The project would improve the safety of the highway junction, which is prone to crashes, and upgrade the design to meet modern construction standards. In 2018, the DOT began a rehabilitation of the Mixmaster, including full deck replacement of Route 8 in both directions, along with repairs to the decks of I-84, and steel repairs. […]
In a statement released Monday, U.S. Rep. John B. Larson, D-Conn., said his request to steer $900,000 to the City of Hartford to support the park’s development has been included in a House transportation, housing and economic development appropriations bill. “I have long been an advocate of efforts to recapture the riverfront and reconnect the […]
The board approved a motion for an appropriation of $4.6 million to be utilized for capital improvements in the Centre Square redevelopment project, money coming from a recent state funding transfer. Economic and Community Development Director Justin Malley said that this is “the culmination of boards and administration over the years and supporting the (Bristol […]
Transit spending, which proved to be one of the final obstacles to sealing a deal, was negotiated down $10 billion from the figure announced in a framework for the package that was unveiled in June. But in terms of overall spending, other transportation provisions appear to have emerged from five weeks of dealmaking mostly unscathed. […]
In May, Tweed New Haven Airport announced plans to expand to allow for flights to more destinations, which would grow the economy of southern Connecticut. Finally, there is a plan for Tweed-New Haven Airport that makes sense for our economy, for our taxpayers and for working families. It’s critically important that we seize this moment […]
Whether virtual or in-person, these events provide access to hands-on demonstrations, educational sessions, networking opportunities and products and services promoted by exhibitors. As 2021 passes the halfway mark, here is a list of the rest of the year’s construction industry events and a look forward at those scheduled for 2022: https://www.constructiondive.com/news/construction-industry-conferences/603494/
Proponents of PLAs, such as the AFL-CIO trade union, argue that PLAs protect taxpayers by eliminating costly delays due to labor conflicts or shortages of skilled workers, because unions can quickly supply the labor needed. The group also claims that PLAs help improve the terms and conditions of employment for all craft workers — union […]
The long-awaited Dixwell Community Q House will open its doors in September, offering city youths and others a multitude of activities and opportunities to learn. While it will serve everyone from “7 to 107 and all in between,” the Q House especially will keep young people occupied rather than potentially getting into trouble, according to […]
It brings the state’s contribution to $3.7 million, enough to cover the entire cost of the removal of hazardous material, demolition and cleanup of the 12-acre property on Crystal Avenue. The city has already chosen a contractor for the project, Stamford Wrecking Co., which started work earlier this month. The demolition is expected to begin […]
Governor Ned Lamont has provided funding to Bristol in the form of $4,692,000 to be utilized for a parking structure for City Hall and further downtown development, along with an additional $1,200,000 to be utilized to reconstruct a retaining wall in Memorial Boulevard Park.The city is looking to build a parking structure with 132 spaces […]
