On Sunday, we had more than 40 closed roads. We ended Monday with 4 washouts, quite an improvement. Of note, Route 25 is reopened, however Route 34 will be closed for an undetermined period, so Newtown Police are encouraging residents to seek alternate routes.
Local roads are greatly improved. Again, please look to the Newtown Police Dept. for up-to-date reopened listings.
As in past emergencies, I am grateful for the organized, professional ways of our local leaders, First Responders, dispatchers (soon to be classified as First Responders), town employees, and volunteers have worked tirelessly day and night.
We are blessed to have so many in our community who put themselves in harm’s way to help others.
Local businesses providing services to assist homeowners, and all the examples of neighbors helping neighbors should remind us all of Newtown’s resiliency. It never ceases to amaze me.
As more information becomes available it will be shared through every available means. If you suffered damage, don’t forget to document losses and initiate insurance claims .
Lastly, be aware that many local roads are still in difficult shape and it may take some time before we can get back to normal. Leaving extra time in consideration of closures, especially on and leading to the Main Street/South Main portions of Route 25 will be necessary for as long as it takes to replace the Route 34 roadbed. Let a smile be your secret source of endorphins. Can’t smile in traffic? There’s always chocolate!
Be prepared to be patient with others, in-person, or behind the wheel, including abiding by posted traffic warning signs, cones and shoulders displaying emergency tape.
Final Note: This message will be one in a series from my office intended to keep you updated on what we know and learn about restoration efforts, what to expect, road and infrastructure projects, resources available, how to determine who qualifies, for what, from whom, when, and more. Progress is already underway.
Community Contacts/Services
If you need emergency assistance, please call 911, otherwise please use the police non-emergency number: Newtown- 203.426.5841
Newtown Municipal Center (Click)
Local & State Road Closures
To stay up-to-date on all road closures in the state, please go to CTRoads website: Connecticut Traffic, Live Traffic Reports & Traffic Map | CTroads
For local updates, I recommend the Newtown Police Facebook page,
