Crime & Safety
Traffic Alert UPDATE: Tractor Trailer Fire Closes Lanes on I-95 in West Haven (Cleared)
Emergency crews are on the scene and traffic is congested for more than 3 miles, according to DOT officials.

UPDATE: DOT officials report the accident scene is cleared.
Original post
From the State DOT
Incident: Tractor Trailer Accident - WEST HAVEN
Description: I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 40 and 42 (3.4 miles) because of Tractor Trailer Accident (Tractor Trailer Fire) between Exits 41 and 42. The right and center lanes are closed. Reported Wednesday, April 6 at 2:20 pm.
Estimated Duration: 1 hour or less
Incident: Delays - WEST HAVEN
Description: I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 40 and 42 (3.4 miles) because of Tractor Trailer Accident (Tractor Trailer Fire) between Exits 41 and 42. The right and center lanes are closed. Reported Wednesday, April 6 at 2:20 pm.
Estimated Duration: Unknown
#cttraffic alert: #WestHaven fire crews are on scene of a truck fire on 95 NB near Exit 42. Two lanes shut down. pic.twitter.com/sZAYUMp8T4
— Wes Duplantier (@breaking203) April 6, 2016
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