Update: Two Lanes Open on Route 7 in Wilton

Updates by Feroze Dhanoa (Patch Staff)

Update 4:45 p.m.:

One northbound lane and one southbound lane on Route 7 is now open to traffic, according to the Bulletin.

Update 2:40 p.m.:

Route 7 continues to be closed in the area of Pimpewaug Road with a detour at School Road and Route 33 Ridgefield Road, according to Wilton Police.

Eversource estimates another two hours or more before Route 7 can reopen.

Police officers and CERT will assist at all affected detours and at both Cider Mill and the Wilton High Schools. The police department and fire department are currently coordinating with the First Selectman’s Office, bus company and school personnel.

Once the main power transmission power line can be isolated and secured, the roadway can be reopened.

“Best efforts are being made to open the road as soon as it is safe to do so,” Wilton Police said. “Please use alternate routes as traffic is heavy and expected to be worse as the schools let out and rush hour begins.”

Update 1:20 p.m.:

Wilton schools released a statement regarding the affect the closure of Route 7 in Wilton will have on school buses, according to the Wilton Bulletin.

The schools said buses will have to detour and parents should plan on delayed arrivals.

Original Post:

Route 7 between Powder Horn Hill and School Road is closed in Wilton after a truck hit wires and knocked them down on the vehicle, NBC Connecticut reports.

The truck was delivering mulch at the time of the accident, and no one was inured. Detours are being set up by police.

For updates on the closure and more, click here.