Route Seven in Ridgefield Reopens After Crash

0:00Route 7 in Ridgefield got shut down partially Sunday evening after a serious car crash. Police from the Ridgefield Department posted on Facebook that the stretch of Danbury Road near the town line was fully closed, messing up both. Directions of traffic Southbound drivers coming from Danbury had to detour onto Bennett's farm road, while Northbound lanes were blocked off at the Route 35. Intersection. Cops urged everyone to find other ways around to avoid the backup. Folks in the area dealt with major delays, especially during that busy evening rush. No word yet on injuries, but the closure hit commuters hard, forcing quick route changes and longer travel times. Then around 8 p.m., good news hit. One lane opened up in each direction, easing some of the gridlock. Police kept monitoring to make sure things stayed smooth. With that partial reopen, traffic's flowing better now on Route 7, so plan ahead if you're heading through Ridgefield tonight. That wraps Hartford News today, brought to you with AI.