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Connecticut Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-95 Can Freeze

Hartford, New Haven and Stamford drivers should know why salted highways can still become dangerously icy.

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westernmassnews.com

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Detour begins for Springfield bridge project

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Northbound traffic on Armory Street in Springfield is being detoured as crews prepare for construction tied to a $37 million bridge replacement project. MassDOT is clearing trees on Armory Street between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Drivers headed south can still use the road as usual.

Springfield, MA · 3d
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West Springfield eliminating traffic delays at rail crossing

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield residents can expect to say goodbye to long traffic delays at the Front and First Street grade crossing after receiving $30 million in federal funding for rail infrastructure improvements to ensure safety and reliability. The project will replace two railroad crossings with a new...

West Springfield, MA · 12h
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Armory Street bridge replacement project expected to last until 2032

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Drivers traveling along Armory Street in Springfield could face traffic restrictions and detours as a major bridge replacement project gets underway, with construction expected to continue through 2032. MassDOT held a public informational meeting Tuesday night to discuss plans to demolish and reconstruct two bridges...

Springfield, MA · 1d
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MassDOT shares early designs for regional safety improvements

Holly Russell discusses the proposed areas MassDOT is considering for accessibility and pedestrian safety improvements during an Oct. 29 public hearing. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted a virtual 25% design public hearing on Oct. 29 to present proposed accessibility improvements in Chicopee, Holyoke and Westfield. As part of the...

Westfield, MA · 1d

Progressive Rail Roading

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Connecticut DOT adds service on Hartford Line

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has added a new weekday CTrail train and extended both weekday and weekend service on its Hartford Line. The new round-trip weekday commuter train will run between New Haven and Hartford; CTDOT has also extended a weekday morning southbound CTrail train that will now originate in Springfield, and extended weekend trains to and from Hartford that stop at the Windsor and Windsor Locks stations.

Connecticut · 2d

stratfordcrier.com

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The Good, Bad and Unfinished

How many promises have we been given about fixing our state’s transportation woes? How many press conferences have been held, initiatives launched and million dollar studies conducted… and for what benefit?. I engaged the services of AI to do this research and generate a complete scorecard which you...

New Haven, CT · 3d

WTNH

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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 […]

Meriden, CT · 4d

WTNH

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Waterbury to introduce red-light, speed enforcement cameras

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The City of Waterbury announced Monday that it is preparing to introduce automated red-light and speed enforcement cameras. The initiative serves as an effort to encourage safer driving and improve safety for drivers, passengers, pedestrians and bicyclists, the city announced in a post. These cameras will help police identify vehicles traveling […]

Waterbury, CT · 10d

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New Hartford Line Service Starts Nov. 16 With Extra Weekday Train

NEWINGTON, CT — A new weekday round-trip train and extended weekend CTrail trains are among the Hartford Line service improvements set to take effect Nov. 16, according to the CT Department of Transportation. On Friday, CTDOT announced that a weekday morning southbound CTrail train will now originate in Springfield,...

Hartford, CT · 3d

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CTDOT to start Middlebury I-84 project Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will start a milling and resurfacing project on I-84 in Middlebury Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to be completed Friday, November 13, 2026. The project DOTNONPROJECT in Lieu of D#4-1226 consists of milling and resurfacing .11 miles west of overpass Shadduck Road westbound to .12 miles west of overpass Shadduck Road west bound.

Middlebury, CT · 3d

Country Herald

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Connecticut Parents Warned of Stop Sign Challenge as Winter Nears

Parents encouraged to discuss dangerous driving behavior before winter conditions increase intersection risks.

Connecticut · 5d

Eyewitness News

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Motorcycle crash causes significant delays on I-91 in Rocky Hill

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) - A motorcycle crash impacted highway traffic in Rocky Hill Sunday afternoon. The CT DOT first reported a crash closing the three right lanes of Interstate 91 southbound at approximately 3:35 p.m. Sunday. The road had reopened as of 4:30 p.m. Sunday. State police later confirmed...

Rocky Hill, CT · 4d

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Driving Test Advice For Teens

For many teenagers, getting a driver’s license is a milestone that brings a new sense of independence. However, before earning the privilege of driving on their own, teens must navigate the preparation, practice, and nerves that come with taking the road test. With different ways to learn and prepare, finding the right approach can make all the difference.

Connecticut · 4d

Yahoo!

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Crash closes 2 lanes on I-91 north in Windsor, state agency says

WINDSOR - A multi-vehicle accident has closed two lanes on Interstate 91 north in Windsor on Saturday night, according to the state Department of Transportation. The crash was reported at 6:43 p.m. between Exits 37 and 38, closing the two right lanes, the DOT said. The accident happened about a...

Windsor, CT · 5d

TBR News Media

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News from AAA: Average Long Island gas price drops 10 cents

Northeast gasoline prices are falling steadily as domestic oil production breaks records and petroleum markets become increasingly optimistic that negotiations to end the war between the United States and Iran could resume. The average gas price in New York City is down ten cents from last week averaging $4.26 per...

New York, NY · 3d

NBC Connecticut

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Middletown eyeing changes for Route 3, Route 66 corridors

Traffic in Middletown could be in for a major makeover as the city studies ways to improve safety along several busy corridors. The city is participating in the federally funded Safe Streets and Roads for All study, which is examining traffic and safety along Route 3, Route 66, Route 17, and Saybrook Road.

Middletown, CT · 6d

goshennews.org

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Morris Board of Selectmen: John Weik Road Bridge Closed for Improvements

Present: First Selectman Tom Weik. Selectmen Laurey Weiner and Denise Weik (via phone). An update on sprucing up the John Weik Road Bridge was among topics highlighted during the Board of Selectmen’s regular meeting Oct. 6. The Town of Morris received a $500,000 Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant that covers most of the cost.

Morris, CT · 5d

News 12

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Rubber-modified asphalt could make roads last longer, but it’s rarely used locally

Rubber-modified asphalt, which incorporates recycled tire rubber into the binder used to hold asphalt together, has been used for decades in parts of the United States.

Connecticut · 6d

mindfullyamerican.com

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Connecticut Drivers Can Be Fined for Snow on Their Roof. 5 Winter Car Rules Nutmeggers Miss

Studded tires are legal on Connecticut roads starting Nov. 15, and not a day sooner. It’s an easy date to miss when the first cold snap hits. Here’s why Connecticut drivers can be fined for snow on their roof, and the other winter car rules Nutmeggers miss. Note:...

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