Traffic & Transit

'Significant' Traffic Delays Reported In Shelton After Route 8 Crash: Police

Police said drivers should use alternate routes if possible and expect delays.

Significant traffic delays are reported in Shelton on Jan. 28, 2026, following a crash on Route 8 south​, according to police
Significant traffic delays are reported in Shelton on Jan. 28, 2026, following a crash on Route 8 south​, according to police (RJ Scofield/Patch Staff)

SHELTON, CT — Significant traffic delays are reported in the city following a crash Wednesday morning on Route 8 south in Shelton, according to the Shelton Police Department.

In a Facebook post around 8 a.m., police said traffic delays due to the crash are significant, particularly in the area of Bridgeport Avenue.

Police said drivers should use alternate routes if possible and expect delays.

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The department also urges travelers to drive safely in the area.

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