Most Roads In Westport Reopened After Monday's Storm: Update

WESTPORT, CT — About 260 Eversource customers in Westport were without power as of 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday following a strong thunderstorm that swept through the region Monday evening, according to officials. At one point on Monday evening, more than 1,200 Eversource customers in town were without power.

"Main roadways have re-opened with the exception of a portion of Cross Highway," wrote Westport Police Sgt. Sharon Russo in a statement on Tuesday. "Cross Highway is closed to through traffic between Roseville Road and Punch Bowl Lane. Please use Roseville Road or Punch Bowl Lane and Hockanum Road as alternate routes."

Original story from Monday evening: "As a result, several tree limbs as well as power lines were taken down," wrote Westport Police Lt. Dave Wolf in a statement. "The police as well as the fire department are currently in the process of assessing the damage and making the needed notifications to Eversource. There have been reports of energized power lines lying on the ground. Therefore, do not approach any power line that you may come across and please do not go around any barricades that have been set up by the police department."

The power outages represented nearly 10 percent of the town, according to Eversource.

The storm resulted in the temporary closure of the following roads in Westport:

• Weston Road in the area of #12
• Woodside Avenue in the area of #43
• Richmondville Avenue in the area of #77
• Wilton Road (near River Lane) in the area of #222
• Rices Lane

Below is the text of a release issued Monday from the Westport Fire Department about the storm:

The Westport Fire Department responded to numerous calls late this afternoon after a quick moving thunderstorm passed through the area. The storm caused minor flooding and brought down trees and wires throughout the town. This included one home hit by lighting causing a small fire. Firefighters quickly removed a section of wall to extinguish the fire. If you think your home has been hit by lighting, smell smoke or see fire, call 911 immediately.

A few roads remain impassable at this time. Please use caution while driving and do NOT drive over or under low hanging lines or pass barrier tape. Treat all down lines as live AND dangerous.

• Downed wires are common after storms. If you are outside after a storm, be alert for lines that may be hard to see in streams or puddles.
• Avoid touching anything, such as a car, object or equipment, or anyone who is in contact with downed wires.
• Keep children and pets away from downed wires.
• Call 9-1-1 immediately to report downed wires.