“Over the past three years, DOT maintenance choices have degraded the quality of life in Riverside. Our residential neighborhood is noisier, the air is less clean, and the loss of trees, with no plan to replant has contributed to the predicted next public health crisis, NOISE POLLUTION!” – Tammi Montier, Riverside Continue Reading →
I-95
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LETTER: Open Letter to CT DOT I-95 Project Engineer and Response
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“as a community and as neighbors, I have to question why the CT DOT would willfully ignore the needs of the surrounding community. Type 1 projects also don’t prohibit the CT DOT from making quality of life improvements.” – Greg Piccininno, Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Dept of Transportation, Greg Piccininno, I-95
Open Letter to DOT I-95 Project Manager: “dismayed that the scope of work “
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“Taking a forward-looking approach to the project would have the added benefit of allowing the State to evaluate proven, cutting-edge technologies such as Quiet Pavement Design. Now that current projects are being scrutinized through an environmental lens, this low-cost redesign for the Mianus River Bridge would be a terrific model showcase for Connecticut and the nation.” – Susan Foster, Riverside Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Dept of Transportation, I-95, Susan Foster
DOT Hearing on 6.6 Miles of I-95 Improvements: No to Sound Barriers, No to Noise and Air Quality Analyses, 3-4 Years to Complete
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The project which is technically a “preservation project” to extend the service life of 6 miles of I95, will include work to the Exit 3 deceleration lane. Work should take 3-4 years to finish. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Dept of Transportation, I-95
Major Dept of Transportation Project on I-95 in Greenwich to Kick Off with Public Info Session
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, CT Dept of Transportation, DOT, I-95
Governor Praises DOT, Law Enforcement after I95 exit 9 Bridge Replacement Finishes Ahead of Schedule
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“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 →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Transportation, CT Dept of Transportation, Governor Ned Lamont, I-95, O&G Industries
Take Metro North to Greenwich Concours This Weekend, Save $5 on A Concours Ticket
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Avoid the I95 gridlock. Take the train to the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance this weekend. Then, show your Metro-North ticket and save $5 off your Concours ticket! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, bridge repair, Cos Cob Fire Truck, Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, I-95, Metro-North Railroad
Gridlock Warning at I95, Exit 9 This Weekend for Bridge Reconstruction
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Motorist Alert: I-95 Will be Closed at Exit 9 for Two Weekends for the reconstruction of US Route 1 Bridge over I-95. The DOT is warning drivers to expect long delays and to avoid the area entirely if possible. The bridge is rated poor. Average daily traffic on Route 1 is 16,900 vehicles. Average daily traffic on I-95 is 140,100 vehicles. (2014) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Dept of Transportation, exit 9, I-95
LETTER: Reject State Senator Bergstein’s Bill No. 102 for Tolls for All Vehicles on Major Highways
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“Drivers who choose to avoid tolls will crowd Route 1, for example, all the way through Fairfield County….Senator Bergstein, please focus on your campaign promises to 1) Lower Taxes on ALL Connecticut Families and 2) Fix the Pension Crisis.” – Elisa Esses, District 36 constituent, Stamford, CT Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Alex Bergstein, I-95, Merritt Parkway, Ned Lamont, toll gantries, tolls, truck-only tolls
Heads up! DOT Doing Nighttime Bridge Maintenance, I-95, Southbound in Greenwich
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Night time bridge maintenance between Greenwich Exit 2 (Louden Street) and the New York State Line from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am through Friday, August 5, 2016. Continue Reading →