Crime & Safety

Route 20 Eastbound Closed Briefly in Granby

A jackknifed tractor trailer caused a detour to be set up by police.

UPDATE, 8:10 a.m. — Route 20 was fully re-opened to traffic following removal of the truck at 8:04 a.m., according to police.

Original Story

GRANBY, CT — A jackknifed tractor trailer unit has necessitated the closure of the eastbound side of Route 20, Capt. William Tyler said.

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Route 20 eastbound has been closed west of Route 189, and is anticipated to be closed until around 7:30 a.m. as the truck is removed, Tyler said.

A detour has been set up from Day Street to Route 189.

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