Afternoon Traffic Caused by Cars; No Major Road Closures or Accidents to Blame

Traffic was heavy throughout Westport this afternoon into this evening, crippling any hopes of heading East or North, or heading across any of the towns Saugatuck River bridges. Traffic on Post Road West was backed up from Route 33 until Sylvan Road, and cars were stopped on Riverside Avenue in both directions from Route 1 until Bridge Street.

Minor accidents were reported on side streets, but no major accidents or road closures were reported in the community, or on any of the area highways and parkways.