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Rail Service between Stamford and New York's Grand Central Terminal to Resume Thursday Morning

Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced today that commuter rail service between Stamford and New York's Grand Central Terminal will resume Thursday morning, following just three days of suspended service as a result of the damage and havoc caused by Hurricane Sandy. The Governor cautioned commuters, however, that this limited service represents roughly half of normal weekday service and to plan accordingly.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=513254

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Capitol Avenue Weekend Closure / Detour Friday Evening, October 26 to Monday Morning, October 29

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that Capitol Avenue in Hartford will be closed between Forest Street and Laurel Street for the CTfastrak Project from Friday, October 26, at 8 p.m. to Monday, October 29, 2012 at 6 a.m.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=513046

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Bridge Maintenance on I-84 East and Westbound in Hartford

The ongoing bridge maintenance project on I-84 East and Westbound in Hartford will continue through Thursday, November 15, 2012.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=513044

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections during the Week of October 29, 2012

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut during the week of October 29, 2012. View the complete list and plan ahead.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=513042

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GOV MALLOY: HISTORIC ARRIGONI BRIDGE FULLY OPEN AFTER CONSTRUCTION

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and James Redeker, Commissioner of the State Department of Transportation (DOT), joined Senator Richard Blumenthal, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Middletown Mayor Dan Drew, Portland First Selectwoman Susan Bransfield, federal transportation officials, and local leaders to celebrate the completion of the year-long rehabilitation of the Arrigoni Bridge. Officials unveiled the original 1938 bronze bridge marker during the rededication ceremony.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=512836

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Test Boring Operations in Manchester on I-84 East, Exit-63 Off-Ramp, Left Lane

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that test boring drilling operations will be taking place in Manchester on I-84 Eastbound, in the left lane of the Exit-63 off-ramp.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512780

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections during Week of October 22, 2012

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut during the week of October 22, 2012. View the complete list and plan ahead.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512690

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Connecticut Department of Transportation Awards $3 Million to Local Communities through the Safe Routes to School Program

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing the award of $3.1 million in federal transportation funds for six local projects through the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512644

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Traffic Loop Installation, Scott Swamp Road (SR 522) in Farmington

The Traffic loop installation project will be performed on a quarter mile segment of Scott Swamp Road between Route 6 and Route 10 in Farmington. This project is scheduled to occur Tuesday, October 23, 2012 and Friday October 26, 2012.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512676

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Capitol Avenue in Hartford To Be Closed Friday Evening, October 19 to Monday Morning, October 22, 2012

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that Capitol Avenue in Hartford will be closed between Forest Street and Laurel Street for the CTfastrak Project No. 0063-0643/0093-0180 also referred to as Contract No. 3. The work is scheduled from Friday night, October 19, 2012 at 8 p.m. to Monday morning, October 22, 2012 at 6:00 a.m.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512662

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I-84 Corridor Incident Management System Project in Southington Cheshire and Waterbury

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that work along Silver Street Expressway (Route 69) between East Main Street and Hamilton Avenue in Waterbury is scheduled to begin.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512626

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24-Hour Closure of Route 130 (Fairfield Avenue) in Bridgeport for Saturday October 20th, into Sunday, October 21, 2012

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that Route 130, Fairfield Avenue, from Commerce Drive to Railroad Avenue eastbound will be closed to traffic beginning 4 a.m. on Saturday, October 20th, until 4 a.m. Sunday, October 21, 2012.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512624

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Connecticut DOT Waterford Maintenance Facility Tank Replacement

The Connecticut Department of Transportation's (Department) Office of Engineering is developing plans for the replacement of the motor fueling facility and heating oil storage tank on the site of the existing maintenance facility at 20 Industrial Drive in Waterford. The purpose of this project is to upgrade the storage tanks to comply with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection regulations.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512632

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Rotary Upgrade to Modern Roundabout in the Town of Seymour

The Connecticut Department of Transportation's Office of Engineering is developing plans to upgrade the existing rotary at Route 188 and Route 334 into a modern roundabout in the Town of Seymour.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512630

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Connecticut Awarded $275,000 Texting Enforcement Ban Demonstration Grant from US DOT

The State of Connecticut was one of two of 39 eligible States in the nation to receive a Texting Ban Demonstration Project Grant award in the amount of $275,000 from the federal government via the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=512608

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I-95 Maintenance in Stamford and Darien to Continue Through November 2

The ongoing maintenance project on I-95 North and Southbound in Stamford and Darien will continue through Friday, November 2, 2012.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512588

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MOTORIST ADVISORY- Expect Significant Delays Weekend of October 19, 2012, as Interstate 95 Southbound Traffic is Shifted on the Existing Pearl Harbor Memorial (Q) Bridge

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that motorists can expect significant delays beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2012 to shift I-95 southbound traffic on the existing Pearl Harbor Memorial (Q) Bridge. The work to complete the shift is expected to continue until 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Saturday, October 20, 2012.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512496

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Additional Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections

Additional lane closures for bridge inspections and evaluations during the week of October 15, 2012.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512352

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections during Week of October 15, 2012

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut during the week of October 15, 2012. View the complete list and plan ahead.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512342

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Utility Project, Routes 2 and 32 in Norwich

The utility work consists of installing gas line laterals on a 0.66 mile segment of Routes 2/32 in Norwich between Sachem Street and Harland Road. This project is scheduled to occur on the evening of Tuesday, October 9, 2012, to the morning of Thursday, October 11, 2012.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512198

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Milling and Resurfacing Project, Route 83 in Glastonbury

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 83 in Glastonbury.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512108

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Connecticut DOT Prepares for the Thousands of Runners & Volunteers In Next Weekend's ING Marathon and Half Marathon in the Hartford Area

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today that it is taking steps to prepare for a record-setting crowd participating at this year's ING Marathon and Half Marathon on Saturday, October 13, 2012 in the Hartford area.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=512106

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Weekend Closures of Route 130 (Fairfield Avenue) in Bridgeport Scheduled for October Starting Friday, October 5, 2012

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that Route 130, Fairfield Avenue, from Commerce Drive to Railroad Avenue eastbound will be closed to traffic the weekend of October 5-7. Alternate closure dates due to weather or unforeseen circumstances will be October 12-14, and October 19-20, 2012.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512052

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Tree Work, I-395 North and Southbound in Plainfield, Killingly, Putnam and Thompson

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that tree work will be performed on I-395 North and Southbound in Plainfield, Killingly, Putnam and Thompson.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512088

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Revision To Lane Closure Hours and Ramp Closure Information for Pavement Preservation Project on Route 9 in the Towns of New Britain, Berlin, Newington and Cromwell

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the starting hours for night work have been revised for the milling and paving operations on Route 9 in the Towns of New Britain, Berlin, Newington and Cromwell. Ramps may be closed temporarily during these operations, and detour signs will be posted to assist the traveling public during these closures.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512062

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Nighttime Closure Schedule for the Interstate 91 South Ramp to Route 34 West (Exit 1) in New Haven Extended Through Friday, October 12, 2012

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that nighttime closures of the Interstate 91 south ramp to Route 34 west (Exit 1) in New Haven are scheduled to occur Monday through Friday between the hours of 11 PM and 5 AM through Friday, October 12, 2012.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512058

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Nighttime Closure and Detour of the Wooster Street On-Ramp to I-95 in New Haven is scheduled to occur Tuesday, October 9, through Friday, October 12, 2012

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime closure and detour of the Wooster Street On-Ramp to I-95 NB in New Haven is scheduled to occur Tuesday, October 9, through Friday, October 12, between the hours of 10 PM and 5 AM.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512060

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections during Week of October 8, 2012

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut during the week of October 8, 2012. View the complete list and plan ahead.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=512064

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Bridge Maintenance, Route 2 Eastbound in East Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a bridge maintenance project will be performed on Route 2 Eastbound in East Hartford.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=511988

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Resurfacing of I-84 Westbound in Vernon, South Windsor and Manchester

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a resurfacing project will be performed on I-84 Westbound in Vernon, South Windsor and Manchester.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=511984

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Public Information Meeting Concerning Proposed Improvements on Route 42 (North Brooksvale Road) at King Road in Cheshire

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a Public Information Meeting concerning proposed safety improvements on Route 42 (North Brooksvale Road) at the Cheshire Town Hall on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at the Council Chambers, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, Connecticut. An open house will begin at 7:00 p.m. with design presentation at 7:30 p.m. and a question and answer period immediately following.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=511906

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Operation and Safety Improvements at Route 69 at Maple & Peacedale, City of Bristol

The Connecticut Department of Transportation's (Department) Office of Engineering is developing plans to address operation and safety at the intersection of Route 69 at Maple Avenue and Peacedale Street in Bristol.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=511904

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GOV. MALLOY: $121 MILLION RELEASED FOR HIGH-SPEED RAIL PROGRAM

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and the U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the release of $120.9 million in FRA funding to Connecticut to advance the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. The federal funding will be matched by $141.9 million in state funding. Enhanced intercity rail service is expected to start in 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=511852