West Hartford, CT — Two lanes of Interstate 84 Eastbound in West Hartford were shut down for several hours Monday morning after a tractor-trailer rollover between exits 41 and 43.
The incident occurred in the early hours of the day, affecting both the right and center lanes. The crash caused significant delays for commuters traveling eastbound into the Hartford area during peak travel hours.
According to officials, a tractor-trailer rolled over near the stretch of highway separating exits 41 and 43. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and closed the impacted lanes to manage the situation and secure the wreckage.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation confirmed that “two lanes of Interstate 84 East in West Hartford were closed for hours after a truck early Monday morning.” The resulting traffic backup extended for miles as drivers were funneled into a single open lane during the cleanup and investigation.
As of late morning, the area was cleared. Authorities reported that “the scene has since cleared,” and all lanes were reopened to regular traffic flow.
There was no immediate information provided about injuries or cargo spillage. The cause of the rollover remains under review by state police and transportation officials.
