Traffic & Transit

Downed Trees and Wires Lead to Road Closure In West Hartford

Police are advising motorists to avoid the area, which was closed early Friday morning.

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A downed tree and power lines has closed a segment of Farmington Ave. in West Hartford.
A downed tree and power lines has closed a segment of Farmington Ave. in West Hartford. (West Hartford Fire Fighters Local 1241)

WEST HARTFORD, CT — An overnight storm brought down trees and power lines on Farmington Avenue early Friday morning, causing police to close a segment of the busy thoroughfare.

Route 4 is closed between Gin Still Lane and Reservoir Avenue in West Hartford, due to the road being impassible. Utility crews are working in the area to enable re-opening of the road, police said.

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