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Numerous Crashes Reported On Slick Area Roadways Numerous Crashes Reported On Slick Area Roadways
Numerous Crashes Reported On Slick Area Roadways Motorists in Fairfield County are already feeling the effects of the Nor'easter as downed trees have forced the closure of several major roadways. The Wilton Police Department announced that a tree is also down by Route 7, near Ridgefield Road. Officers and State Police are currently on scene. A crash also temporarily tied up traffic on I-95. Police in Stamford reported that Vine Street is closed, also for a downed tree, near the intersection of Newfield Avenue. Delays were also announced on Rapids Road and Riverbank Road, where there were reports of a power outage involving downed power li…

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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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Traffic Reduced To One Lane For Bridge On Sugar Hollow Road In Wilton Traffic Reduced To One Lane For Bridge On Sugar Hollow Road In Wilton
Traffic Reduced To One Lane For Bridge On Sugar Hollow Road In Wilton WILTON, Conn. — Traffic has been reduced to one lane of alternating traffic on the bridge on Sugar Hollow Road in Wilton, police said. Alternating traffic will be in place until further notice after a recent inspection by the Connecticut Department of Transportation determined the bridge is in need of repairs, police said. The bridge takes traffic over the Norwalk River on the small road off of Route 7.

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Water Main Break Reported On Morning Glory Drive In Easton Water Main Break Reported On Morning Glory Drive In Easton
Water Main Break Reported On Morning Glory Drive In Easton EASTON, Conn. -- Drivers are urged to use caution after a water main break was reported on Morning Glory Drive in Easton Tuesday morning.Police said they have not yet received information about the number of affected residents.

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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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Traffic Alert: Bayberry Lane Bridge Will Be Reduced To One Lane In Westport Traffic Alert: Bayberry Lane Bridge Will Be Reduced To One Lane In Westport
Traffic Alert: Bayberry Lane Bridge Will Be Reduced To One Lane In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. — In response to a Connecticut Department of Transportation bridge inspection, Westport will be reducing the Bayberry Lane Bridge over the Aspetuck River to alternating one-lane traffic in the near future. The state inspection report has de-rated the outer beams of the bridge and full traffic loads are no longer allowed, First Selectman Jim Marpe said. By reducing the bridge width to the inner single lane, the load rating on the bridge will remain valid for all legal loads, he said.  This will allow the general public, school buses, and emergency service vehicles, as well a…

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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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