Roadwork, Congestion Causes Heavy I-95 Delays North to New York Border
The state department of transportation has announced that road work between exit 17 and 15 and heavy congestion is causing major delays for any travelers heading northbound today on I-95. The road work had closed one lane until noon today - but the damage appears to have already been done.
With bumper-to-bumper conditions seen from Fairfield to Port Chester, extra time and patience will be required for yet another slow Saturday on the interstate.
With many drivers attempting to avoid the highway altogether, Westport streets are beginning to feel the brunt of the transient guests as Post Road and other thoroughfares become busier.
Morning Weather Report
Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind around 8 mph.
Tomorrow
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Tomorrow Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 4; No Deaths; State Positivity Rate 2.68%, Hospitalizations Up 12
The Westport-Weston Health District reports that Westport’s COVID-19 cases were up 4 today, with no deaths reported. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 2.68%, and State hospitalizations were up 12 since yesterday.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 1,890 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 31 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 2.68% [down from 3.52% yesterday]
State Hospitalizations: 259 patients [+12]
Steinberg, Savin: “We believe that Westport should join our neighboring communities in mandating masks indoors.”
Steinberg/Savin Selectmen Campaign Release“We believe that Westport should join our neighboring communities in mandating masks indoors. Fairfield County is currently classified as having "substantial transmission" of COVID by the CDC. While our town has made great progress in getting vaccinated, we must look out for our young children, seniors and immunocompromised residents who are still at great risk. The time is now to make the right decision for the safety of those who live and work in our community."