August 28, 2011

GOV. MALLOY: TRACTOR TRAILER BAN AS OF 7AM; MERRITT, WILBUR CROSS PARKWAY CLOSED

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today ordered a tractor trailer ban on all roads in the state, and also announced that the Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways were closed until further notice.

"The storm is beginning to make its way through the state, and there is absolutely no reason to be out on the roads" said Gov. Malloy. "There are substantial concerns about driver safety and we need to keepthe roads clear for emergency personnel."

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For Immediate Release: August 28, 2011

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