Governor Lamont Terminates Emergency Order Prohibiting Business Car Journey Efficient at 4PM Monday

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont right now introduced that the beforehand enacted emergency order prohibiting business car journey in Connecticut because of the main winter storm impacting the state has been terminated efficient at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Even although this emergency order has been lifted, the governor is urging all motorists to do their greatest to keep away from driving for the rest of the day on Monday and use absolute warning if they have to journey as plow crews proceed their work to clear the roads. While circumstances on interstate highways are bettering, native and secondary roads will take longer to recuperate.

The neighboring states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island proceed to have sure journey restrictions of their respective states, and anybody contemplating touring into these states are strongly suggested to verify the standing of their ongoing emergency orders earlier than crossing state traces.

“While the worst part of the storm has passed, lingering snowfall remains and it is going to take some time for plow crews to fully clear the roads, which is why I continue to urge everyone to stay off the roads for the remainder of Monday unless absolutely necessary,” Governor Lamont mentioned. “If you must travel, leave early, take it slow, and keep a good distance from the plows.”

For real-time updates on any incidents that could be impacting state roads and highways, go to CTroads.org. For any updates pertaining to delays and cancellations on public transportation, go to the transit operator’s web sites.

To subscribe to emergency alerts by means of the state’s CT Alert notification system, go to ct.gov/ctalert.

For emergency administration information and sources, go to the state’s CTPrepares web site at ct.gov/ctprepares.

**Download: Order terminating the prohibition on business car journey