Route 156 was closed in East Lyme because of a water main break on Tuesday afternoon and has reopened.
The Department of Transportation said the road was closed in both directions between North Bridebrook Road and Chadwick Place.
Residents in Giants Neck had to use the emergency gate entrance through Rocky Neck State Park during the closure, according to public safety officials.
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