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Roadwork To Affect Danbury Branch Train Service Roadwork To Affect Danbury Branch Train Service
Roadwork To Affect Danbury Branch Train Service Roadwork is expected to impact service on the Danbury Branch for consecutive weekends as crews complete a road realignment project, the MTA announced. From Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21; and Friday, July 26 and Sunday, July 28, Connecticut State Department of Transportation crews will realign the intersection of Long Ridge Road and Simpaug Turnpike in Redding to correct a severe skew that has caused safety issues, primarily on the highway. According to the MTA, “the new alignment will raise the intersection, requiring Metro-North crews to remove and rebuild the railroad crossing a…

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Second Closure For I-95 Bridge Replacement Project Starts Second Closure For I-95 Bridge Replacement Project Starts
Second Closure For I-95 Bridge Replacement Project Starts Contracting crews are gearing up to shut down a stretch of I-95 for the second weekend in a row as they continue working on a multi-million dollar bridge replacement project in Fairfield County. Earlier this year, the Connecticut State Department of Transportation announced plans to replace the Route 1 overpass at Exit 9 in Stamford with a new steel and concrete structure over the summer. Construction began last weekend on the $15 million project, on Friday, May 31, and is expected to continue this weekend from Friday, June 7 through Monday, June 10. During the construction work, motorists…

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Expect Delays: Merritt Parkway Lane Closures To Last For Weeks Expect Delays: Merritt Parkway Lane Closures To Last For Weeks
Expect Delays: Merritt Parkway Lane Closures To Last For Weeks There will be lane closures for several weeks on the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield County as contracting crews continue infrastructure improvement efforts in the area. The Connecticut State Department of Transportation announced that there will be daily right lane closures northbound on the parkway between exit 42 in Westport and the North Avenue overpass. Closures are expected between 6 a.m. and noon, beginning this week. All lanes are expected to be open as of 12:30 p.m. each day through Thursday, May 16. There will also be nightly closures in both directions. During the closures, the DO…

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Expect Delays: Route 35 Road Work Resumes In Ridgefield Expect Delays: Route 35 Road Work Resumes In Ridgefield
Expect Delays: Route 35 Road Work Resumes In Ridgefield Motorists planning on traveling on Danbury Road (Route 35) through Ridgefield can expect delays this week as contracting crews complete work in the area. The Connecticut State Department of Transportation informed town officials over the weekend that there will be alternate one-way traffic on Route 35 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday at the Fox Hills Condo entrance. There will also be delays and alternate one-way traffic from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday for construction. Officials said that minor traffic impacts are expected, and motorists should plan according…

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by Zak Failla