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Public Information Meeting to Present Feasibility Study Regarding a Shared Use Path Connection from the Hop River Trail to Quarry Road in Bolton

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a public information meeting to present the findings of Project No. 12-98, a feasibility study that investigated a potential shared use path connection between the Hop River Trail and Quarry Road in Bolton, on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at the Bolton Senior Center, 104 Notch Road, Bolton, Connecticut. The presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=587250

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Temporary Lane Reduction of South State Street in Stamford Beginning on or About November 9, 2016.

To accommodate drainage and sewer construction activities, South State Street in Stamford will be reduced to one eastbound lane beginning on or about November 9, through December 7, 2016. Motorist should seek alternate routes around the construction area.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=587230

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Rehabilitation of Bridge 01615 (SR555 West Main Street) in New Britain

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that Burritt Street in the City of New Britain will be closed to traffic on Monday, October 31 as a result of Stage 3 Construction activities at the bridge.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=587154

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Traffic Detour Scheduled for Bridge Expansion Joint Work on Route 8 in Litchfield and Harwinton

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that expansion joint repairs on Bridge 00609 on Route 8 north/south in the Towns of Litchfield and Harwinton will require a detour of Route 8 North and South. The work and detour is scheduled for Friday night, November 4, 2016, from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM, weather permitting. The rain date delay will be Saturday November 5, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=587144

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Milling and Resurfacing on Route 44 (Main St.) in Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 44 (Main St.) in Hartford beginning Monday, October 24, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=587032

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Public Information Sessions Scheduled for Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and Map Update

The Connecticut Department of Transportation will conduct four public information sessions to present information and gather input on the 2017 Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and Map Update. The purpose of the sessions is to introduce the public to the update process as well as to showcase preliminary information.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=587028

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections, October 24-30, 2016

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, October 24 - 30, 2016, weather permitting. View the complete list and plan ahead. (NB and SB mean northbound and southbound; EB and WB mean eastbound and westbound.)

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=587020

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Nighttime Installation of Rumble Strips on Route 40 in North Haven and Hamden and I-91 in Wallingford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime installation of rumble strips project will be performed on Route 40 in North Haven and Hamden and I-91 SB in Wallingford, beginning Sunday, October 23, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=586840

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Nighttime Installation of Rumble Strips on Rt. 8 & I-95 in Bridgeport and Stratford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that nighttime installation of rumble strips projects will be performed on Route 8 northbound in Bridgeport and I-95 northbound and southbound in Bridgeport and Stratford, beginning Monday, October 24, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=586838

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Nighttime Bridge Maintenance on I-91 in North Haven

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime bridge maintenance project will be performed on I-91 southbound, Bridge #03117 (Washington St.) overpass in North Haven, beginning Monday, October 24, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=586836

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Nighttime Bridge Maintenance on I-95 in Greenwich

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime bridge maintenance project will be performed on I-95 SB in Greenwich, beginning Monday, October 17, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=586772

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Nighttime Rumble Strip Installation along I-84 in Waterbury and Middlebury

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime rumble strip project will be performed on I-84 westbound in Waterbury and Middlebury, beginning Monday October 17, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=586766

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Daytime Closure of Route 110 for Bridge Work in Stratford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that work associated with the replacement of Bridge 02622 (Route 110 over Freeman Brook) in Stratford, will require the closure of Route 110 on October 18, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=586746

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections, October 16-23, 2016

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, October 16 - 23, 2016, weather permitting. View the complete list and plan ahead. (NB and SB mean northbound and southbound; EB and WB mean eastbound and westbound.)

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=586678

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Railroad Crossing Repairs on Route 74 in Willington – Weekend Detour Required

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that railroad crossing repairs will be performed by New England Central and Railworks Tracks Services on Route 74 (Tolland Stage Road) in Willington. The work will require Route 74 to be closed beginning on Friday evening, October 14, at 7 PM, to Monday, October 17, at 5 AM.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=586670

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Sand Blasting & Painting on the Stevenson Dam, Route 34 in Oxford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a sand blasting and painting project will be performed on the Stevenson Dam, Route 34 in Oxford beginning Thursday, October 13, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=586632

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Nighttime Bridge Maintenance along I-95 in Bridgeport and Stratford.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime bridge maintenance project will continue on various bridges on I-95 in Bridgeport and Stratford through Monday, October 31, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=586624

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Metro-North to Provide Substitute Bus Service On Danbury Branch Weekends of 10/8 and 10/15

MTA Metro-North Railroad advises customers that substitute busing will be in effect on the Danbury Branch this weekend: October 8 - October 9, and next weekend: October 15 – 16.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=586562

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Milling and Resurfacing Project on State Route 637 (Lake Hayward Rd.) in Colchester

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on SR 637 (Lake Hayward Rd.) in Colchester through Wednesday, October 12, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=586544

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections, October 10-16, 2016

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, October 10 - 16, 2016, weather permitting. View the complete list and plan ahead. (NB and SB mean northbound and southbound; EB and WB mean eastbound and westbound.)

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=586534

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Nighttime Resurfacing Project on Route 34 (Berkshire Road) in Newtown & Monroe

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Rt. 34 (Berkshire Rd.) in Newtown & Monroe, beginning Friday, October 8, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=586504

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Nighttime Milling & Paving, SR 800 (Winsted Road) in Torrington

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime milling and paving project will occur on SR 800 SB (Winsted Rd.) will occur in Torrington, beginning Tuesday, October 11, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=586502

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Weekend Closure of Route 110 for Bridge Work in Stratford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that work associated with the installation of the precast deck units used for the rehabilitation of Bridge 02621 (Route 110 over Pumpkin Ground Brook) will require the closure of Route 110 in Stratford for the weekend of October 7, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=586460

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MOTORIST ADVISORY - Lane Closures Scheduled on Interstate 95 Southbound Over Oil Mill Road in Waterford for Accelerated Bridge Construction Activities

In order to perform an Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) operation, where a bridge section is built adjacent to its final location and moved into place quickly once constructed, the Connecticut Department of Transportation will be implementing two, 34-hour lane closures on I-95 southbound in Waterford.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=586370

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Rail and Bus Fare Increases to Take Effect in December

Fare increases on Connecticut's rail and bus systems will take effect in December, Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker announced today. Train fares will go up 6 percent, including a previously approved 1 percent increase; bus fares will go up 16.7 percent, or 25 cents on a single one-way CTtransit bus trip.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=586320