The demolition that began Friday is expected to keep both sides of I-95 in Norwalk closed through the weekend causing a traffic nightmare on the major artery linking New England and New York.
Parts of I-95 in Norwalk will remain closed after a large truck fire Thursday. Officials say drivers can expect continuous delays for most of the weekend.Utility crews have begun removing parts of the bridge near Exit 15 where the fiery crash happened. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Parts of I-95 in Connecticut remain closedThe aim is to reopen this stretch of I-95 by Monday, but there's been no confirmation on whether that will happen.
The gasoline tanker carrying 8,500 gallons of fuel was involved in a 3-vehicle crash before it erupted in flames under the overpass, causing significant damage to the area.Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is in talks with the federal government to secure funding for the repairs. "I know what an incredible inconvenience this is for people and all I can ask you to do is stay away from that area as best you can," Lamont said during an earlier briefing in Hartford.
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