Traffic Alert

Highway reopens after tractor-trailer tries to go on Route 15 in Orange

Connecticut State Police
NBCConnecticut.com

Route 15 North has reopened after a tractor-trailer tried to go onto the highway on Wednesday afternoon.

The Wilbur Cross Parkway was partially closed after a tractor-trailer tried to merge onto the highway. Trucks are prohibited from Route 15 because of low clearances.

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The highway was closed between exits 56 and 57, as well as between exits 55B and 56, but has since reopened.

State troopers and Orange police helped the truck come off the ramp at exit 56.

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The incident happened at about 3:10 p.m. No injuries were reported.

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