I-95 to reopen in both directions after fiery Norwalk crash

I-95 to reopen in both directions after fiery Norwalk crash
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NORWALK, CT (PIX11) — The Interstate 95 will reopen Sunday morning in both directions following a fiery crash that burned the Fairfield Avenue Bridge, according to Gov. Ned Lamont.

Both directions will reopen by 10 a.m., Lamont said.

Traffic snarled as workers begin removing I-95 overpass scorched in Connecticut fuel truck inferno

The bridge was scorched Thursday morning after a gasoline tanker collided into two other vehicles and burst into flames.

Authorities demolished the bridge and will continue work on replacing Fairfield Avenue Bridge, according to Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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