Traffic & Transit

Farmington Roadway Reopens After Long Closure: Police: UPDATE

The road was closed as crews worked to replace and repair downed utility poles and power lines.

Downed utility wires have prompted the closure of a busy stretch of road in Farmington Tuesday evening.
Downed utility wires have prompted the closure of a busy stretch of road in Farmington Tuesday evening. (Patch Graphics)

FARMINGTON, CT — A busy stretch of road in Farmington finally reopened Wednesday morning after being closed since Tuesday evening due to downed poles and utility lines.

According to the Farmington Police Department at 7:03 p.m., Hyde Road from Spring to Johnson Streets was closed due to the situation.

Police urged motorists to seek alternate routes of travel.

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The roadway remained closed all night long well into Wednesday morning, with police finally announcing at 7:42 a.m. Wednesday the area was cleared.

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