Traffic & Transit

All Lanes Of I-84 East Back Open In Newtown After Semi Jackknifes

CTDOT announced the roadway was back open at around 1 p.m. Friday, noting there is still some congestion between exits 8 and 10.

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation all lanes of I-84 East are back open in Newtown after a semi truck jackknifed Friday morning.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation all lanes of I-84 East are back open in Newtown after a semi truck jackknifed Friday morning. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

NEWTOWN, CT — The Connecticut Department of Transportation all lanes of I-84 East are back open in Newtown after a semi truck jackknifed Friday morning.

CTDOT announced the roadway was back open at around 1 p.m. Friday, noting there is still some congestion between exits 8 and 10.

CTDOT first reported the issue around 10:30 a.m. Westbound lanes were also closed for some time.

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A list of current traffic advisories is available here, and a link to the traffic camera on I-84 at Tunnel Road is available here.

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