Massive Fire - I-95 in Groton

[W1KNE]

On the Gold Star bridge which crosses the Thames River. Tanker roll-over with large fire. Urgent request for engineers due to possible structural damage. Ignited diesel spillage over the side as well.
Large area closed off, I-95 is closed in both directions. Damage to south-bound span. Units from as far as Rhode Island responding.

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/n ... in-groton/

[W1KNE]

Feed me... https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/32210

(I hate when feeds don't use delay, so there it is hard to follow).

[W1KNE]

https://twitter.com/lakeregionfire1/sta ... 68/photo/2

[pete]

Went over it this morning going South. Left 2 lanes open, right 2 lanes closed with about 300 feet of black, melted railing and fence that needs to be replaced.

[W1KNE]

Went over it this morning going South. Left 2 lanes open, right 2 lanes closed with about 300 feet of black, melted railing and fence that needs to be replaced.

I avoided it on my trip tp Allentown going over 84.

[garys]

I generally take 84 through CT into upstate NY when I drive to the south. Back in 2005 when CT was doing that big rebuild of the I-91/I-95 interchange in New Haven I learned that I-95 backed up all the time. The Merritt is a good alternative if you are going to NYC or through NJ. Both of which I avoid unless I have no choice. When my son lived in NJ we'd take the Tappanzee and then go down the GSP.

I avoided it on my trip tp Allentown going over 84.