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City Worker Dragged 40 Feet By Car Of Irate Driver In Fairfield County, Police Say City Worker Dragged 40 Feet By Car Of Irate Driver In Fairfield County, Police Say
City Worker Dragged 40 Feet By Car Of Irate Driver In Fairfield County, Police Say A Fairfield County city employee is recovering after being dragged by a car of an irate driver for more than 40 feet down a roadway while performing construction work. The incident took place in Danbury around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26 on King Street. Officers from the Danbury Police Department responded to King Street for a report of a pedestrian hit by a car. Upon arrival, officers located a city of Danbury employee who received minor injuries after allegedly being dragged by a car, the department said.  An investigation revealed that Danbury employees were working in t…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Here's When New Bridge Replacement Project Will Start On I-95 In Fairfield County Here's When New Bridge Replacement Project Will Start On I-95 In Fairfield County
Here's When New Bridge Replacement Project Will Start On I-95 In Fairfield County The replacement of a bridge over I-95 will necessitate a long-term detour and cost nearly $1,500,000, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.  The overpass bridge in Westport on Beachside Avenue will be closed to traffic from approximately Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 until September, 2021, according to project manager Louis Eveno.  The multi steel girder bridge slated for replacement was built in 1958, and has reportedly deteriorated over time. The bridge will be replaced, Beachside Avenue will be realigned and the right turn lane will be removed from the structur…

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by Christina Coulter
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Busy Ramp On Hutchinson River Parkway Will Be Closed For Parts Of Two Days Busy Ramp On Hutchinson River Parkway Will Be Closed For Parts Of Two Days
Busy Ramp On Hutchinson River Parkway Will Be Closed For Parts Of Two Days A Westchester Avenue ramp to the Hutchinson River Parkway is scheduled for an upcoming closure, the New York State Department of Transportation has announced. Motorists should be advised that the eastbound ramp from Westchester Avenue to northbound Hutchinson River Parkway (Exit 9N) in Harrison will be closed on Monday, June 3 and Tuesday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this time, crews will be performing construction activities, weather permitting. The Department advises motorists to follow the posted detour and plan for potential delays. Use caution while traveling through work zone…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Injuries Reported In Crash That Causes Merritt Closure Injuries Reported In Crash That Causes Merritt Closure
Injuries Reported In Crash That Causes Merritt Closure Injuries have been reported in a rollover crash that led to a car fire and the closure in both directions of the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield late Saturday afternoon. The southbound crash occurred around 4:30 p.m. near Exit 46 in front of the Fairfield rest area, state police said. Traffic was detoured through the rest area during the time the parkway was closed. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi