ELLINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - A blasting mishap has closed Route 140 in Ellington.

The Town of Ellington says blasting operations on Route 140 Friday morning brought down a utility pole. A photo they provided shows boulders and debris on the road.

The road is currently closed between Hopkins and Teaberry while crews work to install a new pole and relocate wires.

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