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A reader recently told me my weekly screed comes off sounding like I’m a “cranky old man.” Guilty, on both counts. So let’s celebrate these rare glimmers of hope for our roads and rails. – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“The pace of this destructive practice appears to be increasing at the same time as stronger storms are creating more dramatic flooding and the resulting erosion. This cutting also results in the creation of heat islands throughout town and other unanticipated outcomes that negatively affect our neighborhoods.” – JoAnn Messina, Executive Director, Greenwich Tree Conservancy Continue Reading →
The program was first proposed by Governor Lamont in early 2021 as part of his ongoing efforts to support the workforce development and job growth needs of the state Continue Reading →
“The unified wail of frustration at this response almost exceeded the noise from the highway.” – board of the Riverside Assocation Continue Reading →
One focus of the project is to widen deceleration lane at Exit 3 in the southbound direction.
The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $205 million – with 90% federal funds and 10% state funds. Continue Reading →
Motorist can also expect lane closures on the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) during the construction of the bridge. The allowable work hours for this project on the Merritt Parkway are Monday through Friday Southbound between 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., Northbound between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. excluding statewide holiday lane closure restrictions. Continue Reading →
The DOT said the detour would take drivers from Lake Ave to Lower Cross Road, to North Street, to Clapboard Ridge Rd, to Grahamptom Lane and back to Lake Ave. Continue Reading →
“The messaging worked. People did what we asked them to do and everyone got to where they were going.” – Greenwich Police Lt John Slusarz Continue Reading →
The CT Dept of Transportation is holding a public meeting on Project 56-319, bridge 03514 – 684 North over Byram River on March 27 at the Western Greenwich Civic Center. Continue Reading →
Commissioner Redeker’s focus will be on proposed bus and rail fare increases, proposed changes to services, and local projects. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared with questions for the Commissioner. Continue Reading →