Structure Fire Causes Temporary Road Closures on Routes 67 and 172 in Southbury
Southbury, Connecticut experienced road closures on Route 67 and Route 172 near South Britain Road on Wednesday night due to a structure fire. The roads have since reopened.
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 20, 2026 —
SOUTHBURY, CT – A structure fire on Wednesday night led to temporary road closures on sections of Route 67 and Route 172 in Southbury, Connecticut. The affected area was located near South Britain Road.
Emergency services responded to the incident, which necessitated the closure of both roadways to ensure public safety and facilitate firefighting operations. Traffic was rerouted while crews worked to bring the situation under control.
The exact nature of the structure and the cause of the fire were not immediately available. Further details regarding the extent of the damage or any potential injuries have not been released.
Authorities confirmed that both Route 67 and Route 172 have since been reopened to traffic, and normal travel patterns have resumed in the vicinity of South Britain Road.
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