Traffic & Transit

Simsbury Roadway Closed After Transformer Fire

The fire was first reported at about 8:44 a.m.

An electrical fire in Simsbury has closed down a roadway Thursday morning.
An electrical fire in Simsbury has closed down a roadway Thursday morning. (Patch Graphics)

SIMSBURY, CT — A section of Route 315 in Simsbury Thursday morning was closed after a transformer fire, according to the state Department of Transportation.

The DOT said the state roadway is closed at its intersection with Quarry Road.

The situation was first reported at 8:44 a.m. and it is still "unknown" when the road will be reopened.

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