| Latest News and What's New |
| 10/3/2008 |
| New Haven Line & Shore Line East Rail Service Schedule Changes Effective October 5, 2008 |
| | The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) today reminded rail customers that beginning Sunday, October 5th, a new fall schedule will go in to affect for New Haven Line (NHL) and Shore Line East (SLE). The fall schedule will provide new rail service on the Danbury and Waterbury Branch Lines, and new eastbound evening service from Stamford to New Haven to reduce a 47 minute service gap in this critical commuter time period. |
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| 10/3/2008 |
| Milling and Resurfacing - Route 15 (southbound) from Silvermine River overpass to the Route 123 overpass in Norwalk |
| | State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that a Milling and Resurfacing project will be performed on Route 15 (southbound) from the Silvermine River overpass to the Route 123 overpass in Norwalk. This project is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, October 5, 2008 and continue to Wednesday, October 8, 2008.
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| 10/3/2008 |
| Milling and Resurfacing - Route 161 from Route 156 to Industrial Park Road in East Lyme |
| | State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that a Milling and Resurfacing project will be performed on Route 161 from Route 156 to Industrial Park in East Lyme. This project is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, October 6, 2008 and continue through Friday,
October 17, 2008.
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| 10/2/2008 |
| CPTC Public Hearing Notice in Danbury, CT on Wednesday, October 21, 2008. |
| | NEWINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Public Transportation Commission (CPTC) will hold a public hearing in Danbury on (Tuesday, October 21) to give citizens and local officials in that area of the state an opportunity to voice their views on public transportation services.
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| 10/2/2008 |
| CPTC Public Hearing Notice in Windham, CT on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. |
| | NEWINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Public Transportation Commission (CPTC) will hold a public hearing in Windham on (Wednesday, October 8) to give citizens and local officials in that area of the state an opportunity to voice their views on public transportation services.
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| 10/2/2008 |
| Emergency Repairs to Route 102 in Ridgefield (Project #117-156) |
| | The Department of Transportation announced that, weather permitting, the commencement of emergency repairs to Route 102 in Ridgefield in the vicinity of Grime’s Pond on Monday, October 6, 2008. |
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| 9/30/2008 |
| International Walk to School Day, October 8, 2008 |
| | Newington, Connecticut - The Connecticut Department of Transportation is promoting International Walk to School Day. Several Connecticut schools have registered with the National Center for Safe Routes to School, and will be joining schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. |
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| 9/26/2008 |
| Route 15 (north & south) West Rock Tunnel Inspection New Haven and Woodbridge |
| | State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that inspection work on the West Rock Tunnel will be performed on Route 15 (north & south) between Exits 58 and 60 in New Haven/Woodbridge. This project is scheduled to take place on or about Sunday, September 28, 2008 and continue through Wednesday, October 8, 2008.
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| 9/26/2008 |
| Milling and Paving -Route I-91 (north & south) from Exit 21 to Exit 27 in Cromwell, Rocky Hill, Wethersfield and Hartford |
| | State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that a Resurfacing project will be performed on I-91 (north & south) from Exit 21 in Cromwell to Exit 27 in Hartford. This project is scheduled to begin on or about Tuesday, September 30, 2008 and continue through Thursday, October 9, 2008.
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| 9/26/2008 |
| Milling and Paving -Route I-91 (north & south) from Exit 21 to Exit 27 in Cromwell, Rocky Hill, Wethersfield and Hartford |
| | State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that a Resurfacing project will be performed on I-91 (north & south) from Exit 21 in Cromwell to Exit 27 in Hartford. This project is scheduled to begin on or about Tuesday, September 30, 2008 and continue through Thursday, October 9, 2008. |
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| 9/24/2008 |
| Milling and Resurfacing - Route 138 from North Frontage Road to Latham Drive in Griswold |
| | State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that a Milling and Resurfacing project will be performed on Route 138 from SR 629 (North Frontage Rd.) to Latham Drive in Griswold. This project is scheduled to take place on or about Thursday, September 25, 2008 and continue through Friday, October 10, 2008.
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| 9/22/2008 |
| Night and daytime work to commence, Routes 2, 9, 15, 72, I-84, and I-91 at various locations for the replacement of bridge joints. |
| | Cromwell, East Hartford, Hartford, Southington, Vernon, Manchester, Middletown ,Tolland, Wethersfield, Windsor and Willington Connecticut – The Department of Transportation announced that construction work is scheduled to begin on September 29, 2008 for the replacement of bridge joints at various locations |
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| 9/19/2008 |
| Milling and Resurfacing - Route 59 (Stratfield Road) and SR 726 (Jefferson Street) Fairfield |
| | State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that a Milling and Resurfacing project will be performed on Route 59 (Stratfield Road) from Cornell Road to SR 726 (Jefferson Street) and SR 726 (Jefferson Street) from Route 59 to Route 15 ramps in Fairfield. This project is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, September 22, 2008 and continue through Friday, October 10, 2008.
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| 9/18/2008 |
| Rail commuters on the Waterbury, New Canaan and Danbury branch lines will be surveyed for ideas on how to improve rail service. |
| | The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) announced today that rail commuters on the Waterbury, New Canaan and Danbury branch lines will be surveyed for ideas on how to improve rail service. |
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| 9/18/2008 |
| Nighttime Construction Work to Commence on I- 84 between Prospect Street and the Exit Ramps to I-91, Hartford |
| | Hartford, Connecticut – The Department of Transportation announced today, that beginning Monday, September 22, 2008, nighttime work on highway illumination and associated construction in the underpass below the Platform and it’s vicinity is scheduled to begin.
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| 9/18/2008 |
| Nighttime Lane Closures Scheduled for I-95 Northbound and Southbound between Exit 45 and Exit 46 in New Haven |
| | The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that nighttime closures on I-95 Northbound and Southbound between Exit 45 and Exit 46 in New Haven are scheduled to begin Monday September 22, 2008. |
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| 9/18/2008 |
| Route 7 Housatonic Bridge to have alternating one-way traffic. |
| | Canaan and Salisbury, Connecticut- The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced today that, weather permitting, the temporary traffic pattern for construction required for the replacement of Bridge No. 00562 over Housatonic River will commence on Monday, September 22, 2008. |
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| 9/18/2008 |
| Sewer Main Installation Project - Route 156 from the Rocky Neck Connector to Connecticut Road in East Lyme & Old Lyme |
| | State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that a Sewer Main Installation project will be performed on Route 156 from the Rocky Neck Connector to Connecticut Road in East Lyme/Old Lyme. This project is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, September 22, 2008 and continue through Friday, December 12, 2008.
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| 9/17/2008 |
| Project No. 102-269 |
| | Route 7/Merritt Parkway/Main Ave.
Norwalk
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| 9/15/2008 |
| Milling and Resurfacing - Route I-91 (north & south) from the Wallingford Town Line to the Middletown Town Line in Meriden |
| | State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that a Milling and Resurfacing project will be performed on I-91 (north & south) from the Wallingford Town Line to the Middletown Town Line in Meriden. This project is scheduled to begin on Sunday, September 14, 2008 and continue through Thursday, October 16, 2008.
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| 9/12/2008 |
| Public meetings on the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and Map Update |
| | The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) will conduct four public meetings to present information and gather input on the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and Map Update. |
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| 8/28/2008 |
| Tree Work - Route 15 (southbound) between Exits 44 and 41 in Fairfield and Westport |
| | State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that Tree Work will be performed on Route 15 (southbound) between Exits 44 and 41 in Fairfield/Westport. This project is scheduled to begin on or about Wednesday, September 3, 2008 and continue through Thursday, October 30, 2008.
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| 8/15/2008 |
| Sewer Installation on Route 154 from Railroad Avenue to Winter Avenue in Chester/Deep River |
| | State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that a Sewer Installation project will be performed on Route 154 from Railroad Avenue to Winter Avenue in Chester/Deep River. This project is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, August 18, 2008 and continue through Friday, November 7, 2008.
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