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Interstate 95 Bridge Demolition After Fiery Crash

In this photo made from video, a demolition crew begins work on tearing down the Fairfield Avenue bridge, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Norwalk, Conn. Workers have begun removing the bridge over I-95 that w

Work crews have commenced the demolition of a bridge damaged in a fiery crash that caused the closure of Interstate 95 in Connecticut for a second consecutive day. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, involving a three-vehicle wreck that led to a gasoline tanker bursting into flames, engulfing the Fairfield Avenue overpass above I-95 in Norwalk and causing structural damage.

Governor Ned Lamont has indicated that plans to reopen all six lanes before rush hour on Monday morning are progressing as scheduled. The closure of this crucial section of I-95, which sees approximately 160,000 vehicles daily in both directions, has resulted in significant traffic disruptions and delays for motorists.

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