I-84 East in Hartford: Major Crash Causes Massive Delays

0:00Monday morning drivers on Interstate 84 East in Hartford got hit with a rough start. A two-vehicle crash between exits, 49 and 50 shut down the right lane, turning the commute into a parking lot. Stay transportation officials got the call at 6.18am and crews are on scene working it out. No word yet on injuries, but it's backing up traffic big time during rush hour. Folks are venting online about the delays, with some saying it's adding 30 minutes or more to their trips. Local commuters know I-84 can be a beast on Mondays anyway. Right now, clearance time is unknown, so expect that lane to stay closed for a while. Officials urge drivers to check the full DOT traffic report for live updates. Stay sharp out there on the roads and plan alternate routes if you're heading that way this morning. This has been Hartford News Today, powered by AI.