Plans to overhaul Mixmaster underway

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. […]

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Hartford could get $900,000 for riverfront park work from federal appropriations bill

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 […]

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Bristol Board of Finance discuss ongoing development of downtown

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 […]

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Here’s how the bipartisan infrastructure deal would invest $280 billion in transportation

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. […]

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Deal is a game-changer for Tweed, and a boon for New Haven, East Haven, officials say

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 […]

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Construction-related conferences for 2021 and beyond

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/

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ABC announces new campaign to fight PLA legislation

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 […]

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10 years in the making, New Haven’s Q House ‘finally coming to fruition’, officials say

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 […]

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State expected to approve another $1.7 million to demolish New London high-rises

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 […]

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Bristol receives nearly $5 million for City Hall parking structure, downtown development

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 […]

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Park City Wind opening Bridgeport headquarters

Gov. Ned Lamont is expected to make an appearance in downtown Bridgeport this afternoon to mark the official opening of the headquarters of Park City Wind, an offshore wind energy project planners say will channel 804 megawatts of renewable power to Connecticut residents. The central office, situated at 350 Fairfield Ave., will serve as the […]

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Planners examine how another bridge in Farmington would reduce Route 4 traffic back-ups

The Capitol Region Council of Governments previously did some preliminary traffic modeling and concluded a bridge could benefit motorists on Route 4, one of the busiest east-west thoroughfares in the Farmington Valley. “The results show significant decreased traffic volume in Unionville center, minor decreased traffic volume in Farmington center, and significant increases in traffic on […]

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Other Voices: New prevailing wage legislation a win for solar industry workers

Gov. Ned Lamont recently signed into law the nation’s strongest labor standards for renewable energy projects, paving the way for our state to swiftly and equitably transition to a green economy powered by good union jobs. The bill, SB 999, will ensure that Connecticut’s efforts to combat climate change will create jobs that pay family-sustaining […]

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New Britain’s streets plan improves streetscapes, addresses pedestrian, bicycle access

Transportation is a key to economic development and recovery, said Mayor Erin Stewart, who provided an update on details about the project during a press conference Monday afternoon at Beehive Bridge Pocket Park. Public Works Director Mark Moriarty said reconfiguring roads to accommodate bicycles without creating traffic jams proved to be some of the challenging […]

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DEEP announces former United Nuclear Corporation site in New Haven has been remediated

“Environmental cleanup was conducted at the time the facility closed, however the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) reviewed the cleanup in recent years and determined that additional cleanup was needed. Final remediation work at the site began in October 2019 and concluded in late 2020,” officials said. “This project represents what we’re all about at […]

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Route 4 in Farmington will be shut down for over a month, requiring detours. Here’s what you need to know

Starting July 12, the quickest daytime route between Farmington center and Unionville will be via Avon. A water line reconstruction project will close Route 4, the town’s busiest thoroughfare and the main connector for towns to the west heading to the highway. Regular traffic patterns should return in September. Access to town hall, the library, […]

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Developer targets New Haven’s Wooster Square for 186 new apartments, ‘expensive design’ greenway

Popular Wooster Square is attracting more growth, which in turn is causing tensions with some alders and residents as the latest plan starts to unfold. This time, Epimoni wants to build an additional 186 units that would be located on Olive Street and feature a public plaza greenway along a reclaimed Fair Street that the […]

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The Dotted Line: Beefing up Davis-Bacon compliance

Prevailing wage advocates like the Economic Policy Institute, however, argue that without a rate floor, some contractors will cut wages in order to win projects rather than compete by finding other efficiencies. Despite the controversy, there are no signs that Davis-Bacon regulations are going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, the new Secretary of Labor, Marty […]

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Park City Wind project advances at federal level

Avangrid Renewables officials said Wednesday the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has notified the company of its intent to go ahead with an environmental impact study for Park City Wind, an 800-megawatt, offshore wind project being developed by the company and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. The study is a significant component of what is the […]

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