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Westport I-95 south on-ramp reopens after tractor-trailer crash, officials say

A fuel spill closed the Exit 18 ramp for hours before crews cleared the scene and restored access Tuesday afternoon.

By Developing Light NewsroomPublished Jul 1, 10:49 PM UTCUpdated Jul 1, 10:49 PM UTC100 words

The I-95 southbound Exit 18 on-ramp in Westport reopened Tuesday afternoon after a tractor-trailer crash caused a fuel spill and closed the ramp for hours, officials said.

Ramp reopens

The I-95 southbound Exit 18 on-ramp in Westport reopened around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday after a tractor-trailer crash forced the ramp to close for hours, according to officials.

Connecticut State Police said the crash caused a fuel spill and that state personnel handled the cleanup. No injuries were reported.

Morning closure

The Connecticut Department of Transportation reported the closure before 5 a.m., creating a temporary disruption for drivers trying to access southbound I-95 at one of Westport’s busy interchanges.

The incident was resolved the same day, and no further immediate action was reported after the ramp reopened.

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