Flooding From Storm Closes Half-Dozen Roads In Bridgeport: Police

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A half-dozen roads in Bridgeport were closed Tuesday afternoon due to flooding from the heavy rainstorm, according to police.

"The greatest flooding risk is expected to continue until approximately 3:30 p.m., and roadways will remain closed until conditions are safe to reopen," Bridgeport police wrote in a statement.

The following roads are closed, according to authorities:

• East Main Street & Crescent Street

• Bishop Avenue at the Railroad Avenue Viaduct

• River Street between North Washington Avenue & North Avenue

• State Street & Iranistan Avenue

"Please avoid these areas, use alternate routes, and never drive through flooded roadways," police said. "These closures are in place to help keep everyone safe."