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Connecticut drivers to face new left-lane enforcement starting Oct. 1

Connecticut drivers are reminded to stay right unless passing as a new left-lane enforcement rule takes effect Oct. 1. Connecticut drivers are being reminded to stay right unless they are passing as a new left-lane enforcement rule takes effect Oct. 1. The Connecticut Department of Transportation is urging drivers to...

Connecticut · 10-01

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Republicans push for special session to suspend Connecticut gas tax

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - State Republicans are calling on Gov. Ned Lamont to call an immediate special session to suspend Connecticut’s gas and diesel taxes, as gas prices in the state climb. Gas in Connecticut averages roughly $4.40 a gallon. The state gas tax accounts for 25 cents of...

Connecticut · 10-01

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'Gas tax holiday?' Candidates for governor debate suspending CT's 25 cent fuel tax

Republican Ryan Fazio wants to suspend the state's fuel tax for three months, saving drivers 25 cents a gallon. Gov. Ned Lamont proposed the same thing in March, but the idea stalled.

Connecticut · 10-01

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Crash closes onramp to I-84 in West Hartford

A crash has closed an onramp to Interstate 84 in West Hartford early Thursday morning.

West Hartford, CT · 10-01

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News from AAA: Gasoline report for Sept. 28

The tri-state gasoline price surge has taken a slight dip as crude oil prices ease some pressure on petroleum markets. The New York City average gas price is $4.56 per gallon, down one cent from last week. Long Island and Connecticut are also down a penny from last week at $4.46 and $4.49 respectively. New Jersey has seen a drop of four cents from a week ago coming in at $4.38, the lowest tri-state price. The national average is the same as last week at $4.47.

Connecticut · 09-28

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Drivers in West Hartford still seen driving across roundabout

West Hartford, CT · 09-29

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Stricter distracted driving rules take effect Thursday in Connecticut

MONTVILLE, Conn. (WFSB) - Stricter distracted driving rules take effect Thursday in Connecticut under a new law passed by the legislature. The law specifically writes out that watching videos on a phone or car screen while driving is not allowed. It also prohibits talking on the phone while holding or touching it in any way, including on speaker or while it rests on any part of the body. Drivers must use hands-free options instead.

Connecticut · 09-29

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Dozens of new laws take effect today as Connecticut cracks down on distracted driving

Connecticut · 10-01

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Gas Prices Rise: Student Drivers Complain

WOODBURY — Controversy spreads throughout NHS as gas prices rise 38.2% in Connecticut, causing a decrease of about 44% of drivers. Many students look forward to driving to school, however, because of the gas price increase, many students can not take advantage of this privilege because they can’t afford it.

Woodbury, CT · 09-29

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Stricter distracted driving rules take effect Thursday in Connecticut

Stricter distracted driving rules take effect Thursday in Connecticut under a new law passed by the legislature.

Connecticut · 09-29

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Farmington Is Fining Its School Bus Company $100 a Run. The Split Runs Stopped.

FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Schools is fining its bus contractor $100 for every split or doubled bus run, and since the company was told the fines had started, there have not been any. Whether that is the fines working or a driver shortage solved, the district's finance chief would not say.

Farmington, CT · 09-26

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Stricter distracted driving rules take effect Thursday in Connecticut

New London County, CT · 09-29

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Several towns report impassable roads as coastal storm downs trees and wires

(WFSB) - Fire and police departments across Connecticut reported multiple road closures on Saturday as downed trees and power lines blocked roadways during a coastal storm. The Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department reported multiple road closures in Barkhamsted due to the storm. Center Hill Road is closed at Boettner Road...

Barkhamsted, CT · 09-26

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This Vintage Berkshires Train in Massachusetts Skips the Locomotive Because Its 1953 Budd Car Powers Itself

Some of the best little outings in Massachusetts start with a surprise at the platform. There is no big engine up front, no long line of coaches, and no fancy station hall waiting for you. Instead, a single stainless steel rail car from 1953 does all the work itself, and...

Massachusetts · 09-26

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Road closed in Easthampton due to blown power transformer

Easthampton, MA · 09-28

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Road closures spread across Connecticut as nor'easter brings down trees, power lines

State officials continue to report road closures across Connecticut as a powerful nor'easter continues, with wind and rain expected to continue into Monday. Local Departments of Public Works have crews attempting to clear closed roads where they can. The following roads were reported closed or compromised on Sunday:. In Greenwich,...

Connecticut · 09-26

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Naugatuck Railroad Celebrates 30 Years of Operations

The Railroad Museum of New England and the Naugatuck Railroad marked three decades of operation with its “Celebrate 30” events on Sept. 25–27, based in Thomaston, Conn. More than 150 people attended the festivities, which coincided with the 177th anniversary of the original Naugatuck Railroad, which first opened on September 25, 1849.

Thomaston, CT · 09-28

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Multiple roads closed as nor’easter moves through Connecticut

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Multiple roads across Connecticut are closed as the nor’easter moves through the state, bringing heavy winds, rain and flooding to some areas. As of 1 p.m., the Connecticut Department of Transportation reports a handful of road closures across the state. To see active closures, head to the CTDOT alert map. […]

Connecticut · 09-26