Multiple roads closed across Connecticut due to downed trees, wires

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Multiple roadways across Connecticut are closed due to downed trees and wires on Sunday.

Steady winds of 20-25 mph are forecasted, with gusts in up to 35 mph for parts of Connecticut throughout the day.

The following roads are or were closed due to downed trees and wires as of 3 p.m. on Sunday.

• Milford: I-95 Southbound between Exits 36 and 35 reopened after tree fell into the right lane, according to CTDOT.
• Franklin: Route 32 at Plains Road is closed due to tree hung on wires, according to CTDOT.
• Stamford: Long Ridge Road at Mountain Wood Road is closed due to a downed tree and wires, according to the city of Stamford.
• Easton: Redding Road is closed near Route 58 due to a downed tree and wires, according to the Easton Police Department.
• West Thompson: 190 block of Ravenelle Road is closed between Bull Hill Road and Red Bridge Road, according to the West Thompson Fire Department.
• North Branford: Village Street is closed due to a downed tree limb, according to Town Manager Michael Downes.

The cities of Danbury and Waterbury saw gusts up to 36 mph Sunday afternoon.

This is a developing story. Stay with News 8 for updates.