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National diesel prices near record highs

Diesel prices are hitting near-record highs in Connecticut.

Connecticut · 09-17
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Tri-State tops list for the best states for teen drivers

New York · 09-17

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Connecticut installs 300th wrong-way driver system

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) recently activated the 300th of 400 planned wrong-way driver detection systems on the Route 571 Exit 1 off-ramp in New Britain. “When a driver self-corrects before entering the highway in the wrong direction, it shows how this technology is helping to prevent dangerous situations from becoming tragedies,” Connecticut Department […] The post Connecticut installs 300th wrong-way driver system appeared first on Transportation Today .

Connecticut · 09-14

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Portion of I-84 closed in Middlebury for tractor trailer fire

A tractor trailer fire closed part of Interstate 84 westbound in Middlebury on Tuesday morning.

Middlebury, CT · 09-15
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Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flooding, Road Closures and Water Rescues Across Coastal Connecticut, Westchester County and Northern New Jersey Sunday

WESTPORT, CT — Flash flooding caused by heavy rain led to road closures, water rescues and commuter rail disruptions across the tristate area on Sunday. The most affected areas appeared to include northern New Jersey, parts of Westchester County in New York and a stretch of coastal Connecticut along Interstate 95.

Westchester County, NY · 09-14

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DOT presents two plans to redo Mixmaster in Waterbury

Waterbury, CT · 09-15

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Flash flooding shuts down roads, strands vehicles across parts of Connecticut

(WFSB) - Heavy rain triggered flash flooding across several Connecticut towns Sunday morning, closing roads and leaving vehicles stranded. The National Weather Service extended a Flash Flood Warning for southern Fairfield County, including Westport, until 11 a.m. Rain was continuing, and officials said further flooding was possible. Stamford. Stamford’s Emergency...

Fairfield County, CT · 09-13

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New York–Connecticut Border Crossings: Complete Guide to Highways, Trains & Ferries

New York and Connecticut share a border that looks very different depending on where you cross it. Near Long Island Sound, the state line runs through one of the busiest commuter corridors in the Northeast, with Interstate 95, the Hutchinson River Parkway, the Merritt Parkway, U.S. Route 1, and Metro-North trains moving thousands of people between Westchester County and Fairfield County every day. Farther north, the border becomes much more rural, with highways and two-lane roads connecting Putnam and Dutchess counties with Danbury, Ridgefield, Sharon, Salisbury, and the Litchfield Hills.

Connecticut · 09-14

Connecticut Mirror

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The museum that owns its own railroad

It was in 1996 that the museum, which now has almost 100 rail cars in its collection, made its first passenger runs.

Thomaston, CT · 09-13

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Connecticut towns face pushback after installing license plate reading cameras on school buses

Several Connecticut towns have equipped school buses with AI-powered license plate readers to automatically identify drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses, amid growing privacy concerns

Connecticut · 09-09

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Passengers say they couldn't land at Tweed due to runway lighting issue

A passenger said she received alerts from Avelo stating the runways at Tweed were closed because of a lighting issue.

Hartford, CT · 09-15

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Four New Trains Added To Daily CTrail Service

Riders on the state’s Shore Line East rail service will soon see more frequent trains, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. The additional trains are intended to close gaps in the weekday schedule and provide more convenient travel options, according to state officials. Beginning on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, the...

Connecticut · 09-14

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Major flooding leads to water rescues, suspended trains across the tri-state

An early morning storm made a mess of the tri-state, causing widespread flooding that trapped people in cars, soaked homes and businesses, and suspended train lines. The storm — headed out by early Sunday afternoon — delivered rain totals equivalent to what some areas typically see in an entire month. Northern New Jersey, the Hudson Valley, and the Connecticut coastline appear to be the worst hit.

New York, NY · 09-13

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Flooding shuts down Northeast Corridor in Connecticut

NEW YORK — Metro North Railroad has suspended service between South Norwalk and New Haven, Conn., due to flooding and washouts. “Consider alternate travel opinions or delaying travel at this time,” the commuter railroad said in a 12:19 p.m. service advisory on Sunday, Sept. 13. The route also hosts Amtrak Northeast Corridor trains between Boston [...] Read More...

New Haven, CT · 09-13

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Flights to take off from Tweed after flooding

Flights resumes at Tweed New Haven Airport Monday morning after flash flooding canceled all departures on Sunday afternoon.

Hartford, CT · 09-14

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Flash flooding shuts down Tweed New Haven Airport, disrupts train service

New Haven County, CT · 09-14

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Impaired riding drives Connecticut’s high ranking for motorcycle fatalities

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut is ranked as one of the highest states nationally for preventable motorcycle deaths, according to a new study. At 63% above the national average, Connecticut ranks 8th nationally for motorcycle fatalities. Data suggests that about 65 deaths occur per 100,000 registered motorcycles. Connecticut is the only Northeastern state to […]

Connecticut · 09-11

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Safety changes planned for Main Street, Albany Avenue intersection in Hartford

State transportation officials are proposing safety improvements to a busy intersection near Dunkin Park in Hartford that has seen at least 15 crashes since 2015. The Connecticut Department of Transportation's (CT DOT) plans for the intersection of Main Street and Albany Avenue in Hartford include replacing its traffic signal, realigning the intersection, reducing the number of lanes and shortening pedestrian crossings.

Hartford, CT · 09-11

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CT Activates 300th Wrong-Way Camera, Officials Plan 100 More

WETHERSFIELD, CT — The State Department of Transportation has installed the 300th wrong-way camera in Connecticut on the Route 571 Exit 1 off ramp adjacent to Beehive Stadium in New Britain. A map of all active locations can be found at portal.ct.gov/WrongWayDriving. Since the program launched in December 2023,...

New Britain, CT · 09-11

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Flash flooding suspends Metro-North service and impacts Tweed Airport

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Flash flooding is disrupting some transportation services across Connecticut. According to the Office of Gov. Ned Lamont, Metro North and Amtrak New Haven Line service is currently suspended between Norwalk and Bridgeport due to track conditions caused by heavy rain. Tweed New Haven Airport officials also issued a travel advisory announcing that […]

Norwalk, CT · 09-13