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Malloy Monitoring Roads, No Travel Ban Yet for Connecticut
The Connecticut governor is asking residents along I-95 corridor to stay off the roads.
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said he’s keeping a close-eye on state roads and is urging residents to be safe in their travels, but as of 3 p.m., he’s not ready to institute a travel ban for any part of the state.
Currently, southern Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties are in the midst of a “Blizzard Warning” and between 1 and 2 feet of snow is possible there.
The interior sections of the state all have a “Winter Storm Warning” for between 6 inches and 14 inches of snow, with Hartford and Tolland counties receiving the least amount of snow.
“We are closely monitoring storm conditions, which vary greatly from area to area,” Malloy said in a statement released at 2:45 p.m. “Right now, southwestern Connecticut and towns along the shoreline are seeing the most accumulation, with travel along the I-95 corridor and the Merritt experiencing low visibility. I am encouraging those in the southern part of our state to remain off the roads if possible.
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“The Department of Transportation currently has 543 plow trucks deployed, focused on the Fairfield county and shoreline areas. My office and I are in continuous communication with agency leadership and we continue to get real-time updates.
“With disparities in the weather and different areas seeing different conditions, I am encouraging everyone to stay safe and use their judgment. Drivers in those communities most impacted by the weather conditions are urged to avoid unnecessary travel at this time. We will continue to provide updates as needed. There are no requests for state assistance at this time, but our agencies stand ready to help when and where needed,” Malloy added.
Metro-North Railroad has announced it will begin suspension of service on its lines at 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Photo: I-95 in Riverside via Connecticut DOT webcam.
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