Traffic & Transit

Downed Tree, Power Lines Closes Waterford Road: Police

The police department has advised drivers to avoid the area.

WATERFORD, CT β€” A downed tree has knocked over power lines and closed a Waterford road.

Police posted the following on Facebook on Monday morning:

"ROAD CLOSURE….A tree is down across Old Norwich Rd at College Court involving power lines. Eversource is enroute. Please avoid the area."

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Strong storms rolled through the area Sunday night. A National Weather Service flood warning remained in effect for Southeastern Connecticut until 8:30 a.m. Monday.

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