Crash temporarily closed part of I-691 in Meriden

MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 691 eastbound in Meriden temporarily closed part of the highway Sunday night. Connecticut State Police said the crash happened near Exit 1A. Police said that minor injuries were reported. The road was reopened as of 9:30 p.m. This is a developing story, stay with News 8 […]

Connecticut gas prices trend down

BERLIN, Conn. (WFSB) - Gas prices are trending down, and drivers aren’t the only ones who could benefit. Lower fuel costs could eventually reduce other expenses, including the cost of transporting goods, according to an industry representative. Several gas stations along the Berlin Turnpike are selling fuel for less...

Box truck crash closes lanes on I-84 in Southington

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - A crash closed a couple of lanes on Interstate 84 eastbound in Southington. According to the state Department of Transportation, the crash involved a box truck. It closed the right and center lanes between exits 31 and 32. The crash was first reported around 9:25 a.m.

Waterbury transitioning to LAZ Scan&Go parking

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The City of Waterbury has begun a transition to the LAZ Parking Scan&Go system, which police say will make it easier and more convenient for people to pay for parking.  The Waterbury Police Department said in a statement that drivers need to scan a QR code displayed on the parking sign, […]

Alt-Fuel Moves: Electric Bus Deployments, New Funding & V2G Expansion

Electric school bus adoption continues across the U.S., with school districts and transportation providers advancing fleet deployments, securing state funding, and investing in charging infrastructure. Recent developments include 10 new electric buses in Michigan, additional electric school bus funding in Minnesota, the reopening of California's zero-emission school bus incentive program,...

Crash closes lanes on I-84 in Hartford

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A crash closed two lanes of Interstate 84 westbound in Hartford on Thursday afternoon. The scene has since cleared and traffic was flowing again as of just before 1 p.m. According to the state Department of Transportation, the crash closed the two left lanes between exits...

I-95 lane closures in Connecticut pushed back again. Here’s the new date

The start of the first phase of work has been postponed “due to contractor availability,” DOT said.

Multiple maintenance projects to affect traffic in East Hartford

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and the Town of East Hartford said that multiple maintenance projects will affect traffic in East Hartford over the coming weeks. CTDOT will be replacing the railroad crossing on School Street from Nov. 8 through Nov. 10, and the crossing at Goodwin Street from […]

Enfield Station Construction Begins on the Hartford Line

ENFIELD, Conn. — Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said on October 28 that construction has started on a new train station in Enfield’s Thompsonville neighborhood. The Connecticut Department of Transportation project is part of the Hartford Line Rail Program and is planned to restore passenger rail service to the town for the first time since 1986. The station fills a gap of about 15 miles between Springfield Union Station and Windsor Locks. Officials held a groundbreaking at the site that day.

Bus camera warning period in Bristol ends

Buckland Street Logs 1,144 Crashes Since 2016 as Manchester Weighs Cameras

Buckland St. & Adams St. — Reported Highest-Crash Intersection. Buckland Street, the stretch of pavement running past the Shoppes at Buckland Hills and the cluster of restaurants, retail plazas and a movie theater that surround it, has recorded 1,144 crashes since 2016 — more than any other road in Manchester. The corridor's four busiest intersections also top the town's list for frequent wrecks, making the Buckland Hills retail district both the town's commercial engine and its most dangerous stretch of asphalt.

Manchester's busiest shopping area is also its biggest car crash hotspot

Buckland Street has seen the most car crashes since 2016, with 1,144 happening in that time.

Bristol announces warning period for drivers who pass school buses

BRISTOL, Conn. (WFSB) - Drivers in Bristol who pass stopped school buses will have 30 days to make sure they don’t do it again. The city announced a warning period for violators. It starts on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. The mayor’s office provided a statement on Friday. The...

Take A Ride On The Most Scenic Train In Connecticut For An Adventure You’ll Never Forget

The most scenic train ride in Connecticut is happening right now in Thomaston, and there’s a very good chance you’ve been driving past the exit for years without stopping. The Railroad Museum of New England is the kind of place that makes you feel slightly embarrassed that you didn’t know about it sooner, followed immediately by the relief of knowing about it now.

Connecticut DOT breaks ground on Enfield station

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a new train station in Enfield, which will restore passenger-rail service to the town for the first time since 1986. Located in the Thompsonville neighborhood, the project is part of the Hartford Line Rail Program and will fill...

Warning period for drivers illegally passing school buses begins in Bristol

BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — The warning period for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses begins Monday in Bristol, according to the Bristol mayor’s office. Between Monday, Nov. 2 and Friday, Dec. 4, registered owners of violating vehicles will receive warning notices in the mail without financial penalties. Ticketing will officially begin on Monday, Dec. […]

Connecticut's 2055 Long-Range Transportation Plan Highlights Challenges and Opportunities

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) recently published a document outlining the future of the state’s transportation system. The Connecticut 2055 Long-Range Transportation Plan highlights the goals, performance measures, policies and investments needed over the next 30 years and will serve as a strategic blueprint. As highlighted on the...

Bristol’s warning period for drivers illegally passing school buses begins Monday

BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — The warning period for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses begins in Bristol on Monday, according to the Bristol mayor’s office. Officials said the goal of the school bus safety program is to reduce reckless driving around school buses and protect children during their daily commutes. Between Monday, Nov. 2 […]