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3 Hellish Fairfield County Bottlenecks Among 100 Worst In America 3 Hellish Fairfield County Bottlenecks Among 100 Worst In America
3 Hellish Fairfield County Bottlenecks Among 100 Worst In America Three Fairfield County cities made the list of 100 worst bottlenecks in the U.S.  All are on I-95. No. 67: Stamford No. 82: Norwalk No. 89: Bridgeport I-95 at RT 8 Other Connecticut bottlenecks on the list include  I-95 at I-91 in New Haven (No. 44) and Waterbury (No. 81) I-84 at SR 8. The data comes from GPS systems on trucks that ATRI converts for an ongoing analysis used to quantify the impact of traffic congestion on truck-borne freight at 300 specific locations. On a state and local level, this research can inform local investment decisions that can directly improve supply chain eff…

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Lanes Of Route 25 In Trumbull Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Lanes Of Route 25 In Trumbull
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Lanes Of Route 25 In Trumbull Update: The accident scene has been cleared, according to DOT.TRUMBULL, Conn. — A crash involving multiple vehicles is blocking two lanes on Route 25 southbound before Exit 8 in Trumbull on Wednesday morning, according to the Department of Transportation. Stop and go traffic is reported back to Route 111, making for a delay of 12 minutes in the area.  The crash was reported at about 11:15 a.m., DOT said. It was not known when the scene would be cleared.

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I-95 Reopens After Crash With Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer In Darien I-95 Reopens After Crash With Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer In Darien
I-95 Reopens After Crash With Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer In Darien Update: Crews worked fast and cleared the tractor-trailer from the crash scene. I-95 southbound reopened in Darien as of 3:10 p.m. The highway lanes in the area have been plowed and cleared as well.  No injuries were reported, State police said.  Original story: DARIEN, Conn. — The southbound side of I-95 was closed in Darien due to a jackknifed tractor-trailer near the rest area, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.  The crash occurred at about 2:10 p.m. Thursday as heavy snow continued to fall and blow in the area.  The highway, which is covered with snow in the ar…

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Rollover Crash Causes Delays On Route 8 In Shelton Rollover Crash Causes Delays On Route 8 In Shelton
Rollover Crash Causes Delays On Route 8 In Shelton Update: The crash scene was cleared as of 11:15 a.m. Wednesday.  SHELTON, Conn. — Connecticut State Police troopers were on the scene of a rollover crash with minor injuries on southbound Route 8 in Shelton on Wednesday morning.  The motor vehicle accident was between Exits 14 and 13, with only one lane open in the area.  The crash was reported at 9:50 a.m., and the Department of Transportation said traffic was tied up for about 2 miles in the area.  The right and center lanes were closed. Connecticut State Police said there were two minor injuries reported. It was not known when the acci…

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Save The Dates: Here Are Gridlock Alert Days For Rest Of Holiday Season Save The Dates: Here Are Gridlock Alert Days For Rest Of Holiday Season
Save The Dates: Here Are Gridlock Alert Days For Rest Of Holiday Season With the holidays nearly here, the New York City Department of Transportation is encouraging area residents to utilize public transportation whenever possible. Each year, the NYC DOT designates Gridlock Alert Days, which mark some of the busiest traffic and travel days on the calendar. As such, the DOT is encouraging residents that are heading to work, shop or otherwise to “consider walking, biking or taking public transportation whenever possible.” There are still six Gridlock Alert Days left this year:  Wednesday, Dec. 13; Thursday, Dec. 14; Friday, Dec. 15; Wednesday, Dec. 20; Thursday…

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City Announces East Washington Avenue Bridge Closure in Bridgeport City Announces East Washington Avenue Bridge Closure in Bridgeport
City Announces East Washington Avenue Bridge Closure in Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The city will temporarily close the East Washington Avenue bridge Tuesday, Nov. 21, so workers can complete mechanical and electrical repairs to the span. Storm and saltwater damage require a detour route around the bridge over Bridgeport Harbor. Traffic will be routed to River Street from Knowlton Street heading west and North Washington Avenue to River Street from Housatonic Avenue heading east. The road will be closed in both directions for about eight hours beginning at 8 a.m. For more information, contact Bridgeport Public Facilities at 203-576-7130.

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Tractor-Trailer Rollover Snarls Traffic For Miles On I-84 Tractor-Trailer Rollover Snarls Traffic For Miles On I-84
Tractor-Trailer Rollover Snarls Traffic For Miles On I-84 Update: All lanes of I-84 were reopened just before noon on Monday, DOT said. Original story: DANBURY, Conn. — Traffic jams were reported for miles on I-84 after an accident involving an overturned tractor-trailer on Monday morning, according to Connecticut State Police and the Department of Transportation. The crash blocked two lanes of westbound I-84 between Exits 3 and 2 for much of the morning commute, DOT said. Backups were reported for over 11 miles back to Exit 10 in Newtown, DOT said.  The left and center lanes remained closed at 8:30 a.m., about two hours after the crash occurred,…

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Traffic Alert: Work Begins Monday On $2M Project On Route 1 In Stratford Traffic Alert: Work Begins Monday On $2M Project On Route 1 In Stratford
Traffic Alert: Work Begins Monday On $2M Project On Route 1 In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. — Start checking for an alternative route if you frequently travel on the busy Barnum Avenue in Stratford.  Beginning Monday, a nearly mile-long stretch of the roadway, also known as Route 1, will be under construction between Frederick Street and Mary Avenue in Stratford, according to the state Department of Transportation. Periodic road closures could occur throughout the day.  The project consists of the milling and paving a portion of Barnum Avenue, along with revising the lane designations and striping, DOT said.  The work includes moving curbs and widening lanes as w…

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Aquarion Repairs Major Water Main Break In Stratford Center Aquarion Repairs Major Water Main Break In Stratford Center
Aquarion Repairs Major Water Main Break In Stratford Center Update: Water service was restored and Main Street reopened late Saturday afternoon after Aquarion Water Co. completed repairs on a broken water main.  About 30 customers lost water due to break, which closed Main Street between Broadbridge Avenue and West Broad Street for much of the day on Saturday. original story: STRATFORD, Conn. — Aquarion is working on repairing a major water main break in Stratford Center on Saturday morning, according to Mayor John Harkins.  The break was reported after 11 a.m. Saturday on Main Street near the Metro-North station in downtown Stratford.  The estimat…

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Traffic Alert: Water Main Break Closes Major Intersection In Bridgeport Traffic Alert: Water Main Break Closes Major Intersection In Bridgeport
Traffic Alert: Water Main Break Closes Major Intersection In Bridgeport UPDATE: Water service has been restored to customers, but the roadway still needs to be repaired in the area of North Avenue and Park Avenue in Bridgeport.   original story: BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A large water main break was continuing to cause big headaches at a major intersection in Bridgeport on Tuesday morning.   North Avenue/Route 1 is closed in both directions at Park Avenue because of the water main break, which was first reported Monday at about 6:30 p.m., according to the Department of Transportation. All traffic is being detoured away from the area, and drivers are urged to avoid t…

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Stamford Man Dies After Rear-Ending Tractor-Trailer On Merritt Stamford Man Dies After Rear-Ending Tractor-Trailer On Merritt
Stamford Man Dies After Rear-Ending Tractor-Trailer On Merritt GREENWICH, Conn. — A 62-year-old Stamford man died after he rear-ended a tractor-trailer on the Merritt Parkway in Greenwich on Thursday morning, state police said.   Tractor-trailers are banned from the Merritt. It was traveling north on the Merritt just past Exit 31 in Greenwich at 6 a.m. when it began to move into the left lane near the Stanwich Road overpass in an attempt to clear it, state police said.    But the tractor-trailer, which was driven by a 29-year-old Pennsylvania man, stopped just before the bridge, state police said.  Akija Elezaj of Stamford, driving a 1997 Lexus, then …

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Truck Crashes On I-95 & Merritt Cause Closures, Big Traffic Delays Truck Crashes On I-95 & Merritt Cause Closures, Big Traffic Delays
Truck Crashes On I-95 & Merritt Cause Closures, Big Traffic Delays UPDATE: The Merritt Parkway has reopened after the truck crash, according to Connecticut State Police.  Original story: FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The Thursday morning commute is a mess in lower Fairfield County — on both I-95 and the Merritt Parkway.  The Merritt is closed on the northbound side between Exits 31 and 33 because of tractor-trailer accident, the state Department of Transportation said.  The tractor-trailer was involved in a crash with a vehicle at about 6:20 a.m., DOT said.  State police said there are life-threatening injuries in the accident. Greenwich police said the park…

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