Roads Closed In Waterford Due To Storm Damage: PD

WATERFORD, CT - Police said a number of roads are closed following the damage caused by a significant rain and wind storm that wreaked major havoc in the state. Between three to five inches of rain fell and wind gusts exceeded 60 mph at times overnight Sunday into Monday.

Police said the following roads are closed due to storm damage:

• South Bartlett
• Way Hill Road
• Shore Road
• New Shore Road

Cross Road is also closed by Shipman’s due to a motor vehicle accident, according to police.

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Police have also taken to the department's Facebook page to discourage residents from removing barricades that have been placed up on roadways.

"People are repeatedly removing barricades that have been placed up on roadways to keep them and others safe," police said on Facebook, "and then driving down roadways that have downed wires and trees across them. People behind them don't know that the barricades/caution tape have been removed, and are then driving down these same roads. Not only is this extremely dangerous, but it's against the law. If found, you'll be arrested."

Check the Waterford Police Department Facebook page for further information and updates throughout the day.

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