Storm Slams Simsbury Friday Afternoon

SIMSBURY, CT — A fast-moving Friday afternoon thunderstorm has slammed Simsbury, with public works officials urging motorists to avoid many parts of town.

"The severe weather that just moved through has resulted in some downed trees in various parts of town," wrote the Simsbury Department of Public Works.

"If you come across trees entangled in power lines or downed power lines, do not touch them. Assume they are live and report them to the police department and/or Eversource. Downed trees and limbs can be reported to the Police Department at 860-658-3100."

Local officials said many roads in town are now closed.

"At this time, we are aware of road closures on the following streets. This list is subject to change and there will likely be more roads affected. It will take some time to clear the debris. Please avoid these areas if you can," wrote the Simsbury DPW.

Roads especially impacted are:

• Barry Lane
• Bushy Hill Road at Stratton Brook Road
• Carver Circle
• Clover Lane
• Country Club
• Deer Park Road
• East Tomstead Road
• Gregory Lane
• Grimes Brook Place
• Hopmeadow Street (Route 10) at Tariffville Road (Route 315)
• Oakwood Road
• Ox Yoke Drive
• Owens Brook Boulevard
• Simsbury Manor Drive
• Stodmor Road
• Teachers Turn
• West Tomstead Road
• Winterset Lane
• Wolcott Road
• Wood Duck
• Woodside Circle