A fiery crash involving a tanker carrying gas on I-95 in Connecticut has led to the closure of the highway for days. The crash damaged a bridge, causing major traffic disruptions and necessitating the demolition of the overpass. Governor Ned Lamont declared a state of emergency, and the closure extended between exits 14 and 16, with commercial vehicles advised to use Interstate 84. Demolition crews worked to remove the damaged bridge, with the northbound lanes reopening on Saturday evening and all lanes expected to reopen by Sunday morning.
Check out this 60-second time-lapse video showing the entire demolition of the bridge over Interstate 95 in Norwalk, which took nearly two days before the roadway was back open https://t.co/Eh2VDg1Nsk
WATCH: Timelapse video shows progress made removing I-95 bridge in Norwalk https://t.co/xfI0WKfsyP
Thanks to the $3 million in emergency federal funding, @CTDOTOfficial was able to quickly mend and reopen I-95. What an amazing capture of the hard work of our DOT crew! https://t.co/QIA1Oaxi0Q
Highways are an essential public resource for both the state economy and the lives of individual residents. Great work by @CTDOTOfficial and the work crews on opening the I-95 in Norwalk ahead of schedule! https://t.co/UqLyaTxPxm
Here's a weekend's worth of work condensed down to 60 seconds. An absolutely amazing job by #CTDOT crews, contractors, operating engineers and laborers for getting I-95 in #Norwalk opened ahead of schedule! https://t.co/1QG8SWJJHk
Last weekend's stunning clean up of I-95 in Norwalk to reopen for traffic was an amazing success by DOT work-crews and area building trades. The federal investment of $3 million into the project is good for motorists and commerce across the region. https://t.co/mjbBr0ZCQ9
Traffic was back up running in both directions Monday morning "at full capacity" in Norwalk https://t.co/QzKObjLtPG
I-95 fully reopened in Norwalk, Conn. after "quick turnaround" repairs caused by fiery truck crash. @AielloTV reports. https://t.co/eevmHIEUh5
UPDATE: I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut has officially reopened after a fiery three-vehicle crash on May 2. https://t.co/QemQkyuuKp
I-95 reopens in Connecticut after gas tanker fire damaged Norwalk overpass https://t.co/FGhfTmZX4I
Both sides of I-95 in Norwalk, CT are back open this morning just four days after a fiery crash brought traffic on the busy highway to a halt. https://t.co/tlmtnE9GeZ
Interstate 95 in Connecticut reopened Sunday after a flaming crash involving a gasoline tanker scorched a bridge and left the roadway closed for days, officials said. https://t.co/vWfMrBqnmY
All lanes of I-95 in Norwalk reopens in time for morning commute just days after truck fire https://t.co/O3upyKWdah https://t.co/bSJqR6GxNh
I-95 in Connecticut reopens after flaming crash left it closed for days https://t.co/Zme0U5hvbN
I-95 in Connecticut reopens days after fiery crash https://t.co/d26YpL8Qdj
All lanes of I-95 in Norwalk reopen just days after overpass fire in Connecticut https://t.co/gOFTBDXCV9 https://t.co/Cmqz6qDdYQ
Interstate 95 in southwest Connecticut reopened Sunday just days after a gas tanker erupted into flames and damaged an overpass. https://t.co/9UjepUA6XY
I-95 in Connecticut reopens after flaming crash left it closed for days. https://t.co/PrfLWtA7Q3 https://t.co/ewXJ123zAN
Stretch of I-95 just outside NYC reopens 4 days after fiery tanker crash https://t.co/bDTb4xZSQw
I-95 in Connecticut has reopened after a fiery crash closed the bridge for days. https://t.co/HXOgpAnJhF
A section of Interstate 95 in Connecticut reopened on Sunday morning after a fiery accident last week damaged an overpass and shut down the highway, a major artery along the East Coast. https://t.co/haKiPWGRWy
Interstate 95 reopened in both directions Sunday in Norwalk, Connecticut, days after a tanker truck caught fire and badly damaged a bridge. https://t.co/NrCkWgnOOO
All lanes of Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Conn. reopened Sunday morning โ three days after a fiery crash closed the highway and snarled tristate-area traffic. https://t.co/ssgYHPKSOz
#Developing: I-95 has reopened in both directions following this week's fiery tanker crash and fuel spill in Norwalk, Connecticut. https://t.co/1PJ7kQ0oaB
HIGHWAY EXPLOSION: Driver captures fiery explosion as vehicles collide on Connecticut interstate. Tanker carrying thousands of gallons of gasoline ignites, sending fireballs into the sky. Despite the catastrophic scene, miraculously, no one was hurt. https://t.co/EZNLGUVnh0
All lanes of Interstate 95 in Norwalk expected to reopen by 10 a.m. on Sunday, CT Gov. Lamont says https://t.co/n1kfPyjMtO https://t.co/iYLSh2GpAP
I-95 in #Norwalk will fully reopen in both directions by 10AM Sunday. Thank you @GovNedLamont, @CTDOTOfficial, crews, state and local police along with Norwalk firefighters. A huge thank you to Norwalk residents for your patience & understanding with such a massive inconvenience. https://t.co/6AMrIGCClt
The northbound lanes of I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut have reopened just days after a fiery tanker crash shut everything down. The southbound lanes remain closed. Officials say they hope to have the entire interstate reopened in time for the Monday morning commute. https://t.co/2SIGampEVi
I-95 overpass in Connecticut scorched during a fuel truck inferno has been demolished https://t.co/Nx40Jy1olr
#Breaking: Northbound lanes of I-95 in Norwalk will reopen to traffic Saturday evening following the demolition of an overpass damaged in a tanker truck fire Thursday morning. https://t.co/aiG9ec3adY
A bridge damaged in a fiery crash that kept Interstate 95 in Connecticut closed Thursday and Friday has been demolished. https://t.co/qnhKwkSGhA
A bridge damaged in a fiery crash that kept Interstate 95 in Connecticut closed for two days has been demolished. https://t.co/goGB7ixvg2
Demolition continues on I-95 in Connecticut, scene of explosive crash https://t.co/bi7gpXRTPK https://t.co/4yUMVvrRCN
The highway is closed northbound at exit 14 and closed southbound at 15, per the CTroads traveler information service. Commercial vehicles are advised to use Interstate 84 to get through Connecticut. https://t.co/OPaEajPAnn
He declared a state of emergency and said I-95 in Norwalk will be closed at least through the weekend. https://t.co/OPaEajPAnn
However, the overpass isn't safe for vehicles and will need to be demolished and repaved, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement. https://t.co/OPaEajPAnn
Half of an I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Conn., damaged when a tanker truck crashed and burst into flames beneath it, was taken down amid ongoing demolition efforts. https://t.co/sni0Vwh2rY
A massive petroleum truck exploded on one of the United States' busiest interstates and melted the road beyond repair ๐ฑ https://t.co/9jbVmSPqy2 https://t.co/9jbVmSPqy2
The spilled fuel ignited, according to news site CT Insider. https://t.co/OPaEajPAnn
I am closely monitoring the I-95 closure in Norwalk. Commuters please note the road closure and consider @GovNedLamontโs suggestion to train options. I am also deeply grateful for the swift actions of our first responders. https://t.co/RhAWog688f
Work crews began demolishing a bridge damaged in a fiery crash that kept Interstate 95 in Connecticut closed for a second day Friday, as motorists' nerves continued to fray in hours of traffic jams on and around the main artery linking New England and... https://t.co/6tFAOp5B8H
The three-vehicle crash involving the fuel tanker happened at 5:30 a.m. Thursday underneath the Fairfield Avenue bridge. https://t.co/OPaEajPAnn
Crews race to remove a damaged bridge on I-95 in Connecticut by the end of the weekend. @LoriB_NY has a look at the progress in Norwalk. https://t.co/TnycYbbIJV
Workers have begun removing a bridge over a Connecticut highway that was damaged in a fiery crash involving a gasoline tanker truck. The demolition that began Friday is expected to keep both sides of Interstate 95 in Norwalk closed through the weekend a... https://t.co/MFfAi1q5mU
Demolition begins on I-95 bridge after massive tanker fire, sparking traffic nightmare https://t.co/MfedCufsXU
Demolition crews are making progress toward reopening I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut, but it will probably be a few more days before drivers can go their usual route. @AielloTV reports. https://t.co/sQqlTwwBWG
Demolition crews are making progress toward reopening I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut, but it will probably be a couple more days before drivers can go their usual route. @AielloTV reports. https://t.co/TnycYbbIJV
How long will parts of I-95 be shut for after fire? https://t.co/0a4J1FZPej
I-95 in Connecticut closed, video shows bridge engulfed in flames following crash: Watch https://t.co/XqFCdKb4ko
A fuel truck carrying 8,500 gallons of petroleum burst into flames on I-95 in Connecticut. https://t.co/XVamlwo1ZH
Connecticut bridge is demolished after huge tanker truck fire that closed schools and caused major traffic on I-95 in Norwalk https://t.co/ttslsLBNul https://t.co/5b15IRoZG5
Workers on Friday began removing a bridge over a Connecticut highway that was damaged in a fiery crash involving a gasoline tanker truck - a project expected to keep both sides of Interstate 95 closed through the weekend and extend a traffic nightmare... https://t.co/I0SEmlJ0HQ
Demolition begins on overpass damaged in I-95 tanker fire; part of highway to remain closed https://t.co/nhAgDrjdIE https://t.co/erhU1U6tSY
Incredible inferno on I-95 in Connecticut https://t.co/at6VX7DwwK
The major traffic artery linking New England with New York will be closed in Connecticut for days after a tanker fire damaged a bridge over Interstate 95, Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday. https://t.co/KFnaNoYs91
Demolition begins on CT overpass damaged in I-95 tanker fire; part of highway to remain closed https://t.co/NQOJ4v5sqd
Traffic snarled as workers begin removing I-95 overpass scorched in fuel truck inferno https://t.co/kxknkJ142N
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the major traffic artery linking New England with New York will be closed for days around the area where a tanker fire damaged a bridge over I-95. https://t.co/L5fqyA7RD4
#Breaking: Connecticut officials are giving an update on the I-95 shutdown in Norwalk. Watch live on CBS News New York. https://t.co/TnycYbbIJV
Gas Tanker Crash Leads to Fiery Explosion on I-95 in Connecticut โ Here's What Happens Next https://t.co/5wlUgVCiQE
Workers have commenced the removal of a bridge on Interstate 95 in Connecticut, severely damaged in a recent gasoline tanker accident https://t.co/XfXXrkcSsI
A tanker truck filled with gasoline burst into flames in a three-vehicle crash Thursday on I-95 in southwest Connecticut, closing the East Coastโs main north-south highway and causing major traffic jams. PHOTO GALLERY, STORY: https://t.co/Orlx8UhCGr https://t.co/l1zQEk1RYt
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was compromised when a tanker truck crashed and burst into flames is being demolished, but the highway remains closed. @aiellotv has the latest. https://t.co/TnycYbbIJV
Hmm these tankers really like to coincidentally blow up under important bridges on I-95 Must just be a coincidence https://t.co/4pg4X42V5X
Massive traffic disruptions in #Norwalk after a tanker crash on I-95 leads to emergency demolition and school closures https://t.co/ank0ChAScC
A tanker crash and fire on Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut, damaged a bridge and closed the highway near the accident site until further notice. https://t.co/WqeoZ2iCRc
Traffic snarled as workers begin removing I-95 overpass scorched in Connecticut fuel truck inferno https://t.co/h7uefGZS45
A stretch of I-95 in CT is shut down after a fiery multi-vehicle accident involving a tanker truck. @EmilieIkedaNBC has the latest on the impacts from the crash and the race to restore one of the nation's most crucial interstates. https://t.co/OCo1B6t5RW
TANKER FIRE FALLOUT: Demolition Crew Starts Work on I-95 Bridge After Horrendous Accident [SEE IT] https://t.co/antlqKhvsU
Workers on Friday began removing a bridge over a Connecticut highway that was damaged in a fiery crash involving a gasoline tanker truck โ a project expected to keep both sides of Interstate 95 closed through the weekend. https://t.co/qM7jYqhLgg
American infrastructure cracks again as tanker fire shuts down the Interstate-95 in Connecticut for days. https://t.co/ledbw8C72N
Work begins to remove I-95 overpass in Conn. after tanker fire | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/y0Vd2jFp3M
A section of Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Conn., remains closed after a fiery tanker truck crash did extensive damage to a bridge Thursday, requiring its removal. Hereโs what to expect. https://t.co/iztnnzu8Sw
Part of Interstate 95 in Connecticut will be closed for days after fiery crash damages bridge, governor says https://t.co/UzJ2ZbnWAC
Everyone should continue to avoid northbound and southbound 95 in and around Norwalk. The burnt overpass should be cleared and traffic on 95 restored late a Sunday or Monday. But in the meantime, the traffic in the area is horrendous.
Demolition has begun on a bridge over I-95 in Norwalk but the interstate will remain closed through the weekend. https://t.co/gayRUPmXgZ https://t.co/29jFcjKNui
Demolition begins on I-95 bridge damaged in tanker fire, sparking traffic nightmare and closing schools https://t.co/eYdbfuSUKD https://t.co/6u0EEx6Sz3
The major traffic artery linking New England with New York will be closed in Connecticut for days after a tanker fire damaged a bridge over Interstate 95, Gov. Ned Lamont says. https://t.co/005duDt96M
I-95 In Connecticut Will Close For Days After Fiery Crash Damages Bridge https://t.co/yiaeiOJsvW
A gasoline tanker crashed on I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut, on Thursday, causing a fire that damaged a bridge. With part of the highway closed for several days, commuters were facing clogged roadways on Friday, and one school district canceled classes. https://t.co/UPBX0mv75u
Demolition begins on I-95 overpass in Connecticut as traffic nightmare continues https://t.co/bBQ9qlUvZY
The major traffic artery linking New England with New York will be closed in Connecticut for days after a tanker fire damaged a bridge over I-95. https://t.co/41B6HvOwtq
A stretch of I-95 in CT is shut down and could be closed until Monday after a fiery multi-vehicle accident involving a tanker truck. @EmilieIkedaNBC has the latest on the impacts from the crash and the race to restore one of the nation's most crucial interstates. https://t.co/0SPGnNtVcR
The incident happened around 5:30 a.m. Thursday but is still causing major delays, gridlock in Connecticut following a multivehicle crash. https://t.co/iYk9cG7yEN
A fiery crash has shut down Interstate 95 in both directions of the heavily-traveled highway in southwestern Connecticut. @ErielleReshef reports. https://t.co/r8kNtbBmBB
#Developing: I-95 remains closed in Norwalk, Connecticut as demolition begins on the overpass damaged by yesterday's truck fire. @shoshbedrosian is live with the latest. https://t.co/s3CNjapDPT
Demolition to begin on overpass damaged in I-95 tanker fire; part of highway to remain closed https://t.co/jq3hhxwSvt https://t.co/zIZhgBO7kR
A terrible explosion of a tanker carrying gasoline in the United States A vehicle carrying fuel caught fire in the US state of Connecticut, which caused a huge explosion. https://t.co/MXeRp3HEef
Part of I-95 in Connecticut will be closed for several days after a tanker carrying thousands of gallons of fuel ignited a fire on Thursday that damaged a bridge over the highway, Gov. Ned Lamont said. https://t.co/dImnKx3Ysz https://t.co/FQ4fDULXil
Massive Blaze Engulfs Connecticut Highway Following Fuel Tanker Crash | Prompts Closure #TNShorts https://t.co/Oqit1GuN3i
A tanker truck collision on I-95 in #Connecticut caused a fiery blaze, closing the highway and prompting local officials to advise staying off the road until Monday. No injuries were reported. https://t.co/KlxinnW0GI
๐จ๐บ๐ธGAS TANKER EXPLODES ON I-95 IN CONNECTICUT The blaze shut down the highway after the taker slammed into another vehicle and burst into flames. A section of I-95 is expected to remain closed for several days after the fire melted an overpass, which will have to beโฆ https://t.co/QZQNAcRRAF
Connecticut bridge to be demolished, major highway closed after fiery crash, governor says | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/W7HkKA67hR
The major traffic artery linking New England with New York will be closed in Connecticut for days after a tanker fire damaged a bridge over I-95, Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday. https://t.co/hieXBdhvGx
A petroleum tanker crash caused a fire with massive flames and dark plumes of smoke on I-95 in Connecticut. Story: https://t.co/pMzEPpR9lr - #crash #fueltanker #fire #connecticut https://t.co/b5YMc19cSR
Parts of I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut will stay closed until at least Monday after a tanker crash that damaged an overpass. @LoriB_NY reports. https://t.co/s3CNjapDPT
Parts of I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut will stay closed until at least Monday after a tanker crash that damaged an overpass. @Lori_BNY reports. https://t.co/s3CNjapDPT
Tractor-trailer explodes into flames on I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut https://t.co/eZ4lin6y1a
A tanker truck filled with gasoline burst into flames in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in southwest Connecticut, closing the East Coast's main north-south highway Thursday and causing major traffic jams. https://t.co/zUvMIik7sV
A portion of I-95 in Connecticut was shut down Thursday after a massive tanker truck fire. The interstate will be closed between exits 14 and 16 until Monday, and the overpass above the highway will be demolished. @AielloTV reports. https://t.co/s3CNjapDPT
I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut is closed in both directions and may not reopen for days after a fuel truck crashed and burst into flames under an overpass Thursday morning. https://t.co/qo1d4gFA6V
Fiery crash will close stretch of I-95 through Connecticut for days, governor says https://t.co/OEZSDG5YsT
Major Connecticut traffic route to close for days after bridge crash https://t.co/GIiS74p2Zp
WATCH: Massive fire stops traffic in Connecticut after tanker crash https://t.co/L9TJTbmzQl
A fiery crash involving tanker carrying gas closes I-95 in Connecticut in both directions https://t.co/ChWKeJDNQ0 https://t.co/KEzpJ0LarW
I-95 in Connecticut will close for days after fiery crash damages bridge, governor says https://t.co/Q32sGLl7As
Fiery Connecticut I-95 tanker crash shuts down portion of major highway for second time in just over a year https://t.co/yIxMt8aZ4y
WATCH: Gas truck explodes on I-95 with enormous fireball https://t.co/Qr1JQsDi1B