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20 Cows Die In Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash On I-84 20 Cows Die In Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash On I-84
20 Cows Die In Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash On I-84 Twenty cows died during a rollover crash of a tractor-trailer on I-84 in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Newtown around 3:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 19 near Exit 10, said the Connecticut State Police. State Police said the tractor-trailer was carrying 44 live cows and the state Department of Agriculture and Department of Transportation were called to the scene, as was DEEP due to a fuel spill. Based on the injuries sustained by the cows and the risk of exposure to hazardous conditions resulting from the rollover, a state veterinarian was contacted about the injured cows and made …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Popular Family-Run Supermarket Adding New Location In Danbury Popular Family-Run Supermarket Adding New Location In Danbury
Popular Family-Run Supermarket Adding New Location In Danbury  A popular family-run supermarket known for its upscale food and service is adding a new location in the area. After several years of zoning issues, Caraluzzi's Market is finally back to work on its fourth Fairfield County store, which will be located in Danbury. Caraluzzi's now has markets in Wilton, Newtown, and Bethel. The story behind the new Danbury store started back in 2014 when the company purchased property at 102 Mill Plain Road. But multiple zoning and highway construction issues set the project back, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, said Danbury Mayor Joe Cavo. Acc…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Preliminary Toll Price Points Unveiled For CT Roadways Preliminary Toll Price Points Unveiled For CT Roadways
Preliminary Toll Price Points Unveiled For CT Roadways As Connecticut continues to dig out of a statewide debt, the Department of Transportation has laid out its preliminary proposed price point for tolls on major Connecticut roadways. Officials announced that they are looking to charge drivers 4.4 cents per mile during peak hours, and 3.5 cents per mile during off-peak hours, though they are still mulling their final plan. During his speech announcing his proposed state budget, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont laid out plans for 53 potential toll-collecting gantries on I-84, I-91, I-95, the Merritt and Wilbur parkways that could bring in an estimat…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Seriously Injured In Rollover I-84 Crash Two Seriously Injured In Rollover I-84 Crash
Two Seriously Injured In Rollover I-84 Crash A single-vehicle, rollover crash on I-84 has resulted in serious injuries for two individuals involved, authorities say. The crash occurred late in the evening on Monday, Jan. 28 in Danbury.  Danbury Fire Dispatch received a number of calls reporting an overturned vehicle on I-84 eastbound prior to Exit 3, according to James Gagliardo of the Danbury FD. Emergency crews responded to find that the vehicle, 200 feet of guard rail and one highway light pole had sustained significant damage. Further inspection revealed that the occupants were no longer in their vehicle nor within sight of…

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled During Merritt Parkway Tree Removal Work Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled During Merritt Parkway Tree Removal Work
Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled During Merritt Parkway Tree Removal Work A tree removal operation will lead to lane closures and delays on the Merritt Parkway during the weekend. The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that there will be tree removal on Route 15 (Merritt Parkway) over the weekend in Greenwich and Stamford, leading to temporary morning lane closures. The scheduled lane closures are expected to last from 6 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7, between exit 31 (North Street in Greenwich) and exit 33 (Den Road in Stamford). A moveable sign pattern will be utilized to help motorists navigate through the work zone, as cr…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Lane Closures Scheduled As Monthslong Project Starts On I-95 Lane Closures Scheduled As Monthslong Project Starts On I-95
Lane Closures Scheduled As Monthslong Project Starts On I-95 Lane closures for pavement and roadway inspections on I-95 started on Sunday, July 1,  the Connecticut Department of Transportation said.The intermittent nightly closures, in both directions, will be in Greenwich and Stamford and continue until Nov. 15. The evaluation/inspection is part of the first phase of work for a future pavement rehabilitation, bridge repair and safety improvement project on I-95 between the New York State line and the I-95 bridge over Greenwich Avenue and Rippowam River in Stamford. The closures will be Monday to Friday from fro, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and on Saturday and …

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by Joe Lombardi