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Parking ban, detours on Franklin St in Danbury for tree removal

Trees are the number one cause of power outages, especially during storms.  With that in mind, Connecticut Light and Power is taking down a tree on Franklin Street in Danbury that has power lines running through its branches.  CL&P spokesman Mitch Gross says large equipment will be used by Danbury's Tree Department Tuesday.

 

The more than 100 year old American Elm tree is more than 100 feet tall.  The tree is also in declining health, which led to the decision to cut it down. 

 

A crane is being brought in to help with the removal.

 

There is a parking ban in effect on Franklin between Starr Avenue and Kohanza Street through Tuesday.  Franklin Street will be closed to drivers on Tuesday between 8am and 4pm for the tree work.  Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

 

CL&P has a 5 year $300 million improvement program with more than half of that money being used for tree trimming.

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