Closures Galore: Main Street, Elm Street, Jesup Road, Exit 18
Main Street was shut down due to a gas leak earlier today and is still blocked from Post Road to Avery Place and from Elm Street to Church Lane. The Exit 18 ramp to I-95 was also closed earlier today for police activity, according to the State Department of Transportation, and is still closed while unknown investigations continue. Jesup Road just joined the list as wires were down in the area of the Police Department, closing the road to all traffic. All incidents appear to be disconnected and simply a recipe for traffic in the community.
Fire Department: Gas Leak near Brooks Corner on Main Street; Avoid Area
The Westport Fire Department was dispatched shortly after 10 this morning for the report of a gas leak on Main Street in the area of Brooks Corner, Elm Street. The area has been closed off and the public is warned to avoid the area while they manage the situation.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 7 to 13 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Clear, with a low around 51. North wind around 6 mph.
High Tides
2:30 AM / 2:39 PM
Low Tides
8:42 AM / 9:16 PM
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 20; State Positivity Rate 9.31%
The State Department of Public Health reported 20 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the past day. The State positivity rate was up to 9.31% while 341 people remain hospitalized around the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,811 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 40 deaths [+1 death]
State Daily Test Positivity: 9.31% [up from 8.74%]