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Higher gas prices could strain CT construction plans as diesel, asphalt prices surge

Higher gas prices could strain CT construction plans as diesel, asphalt prices surge

by Joelyn Leon | May 26, 2026 | Uncategorized

While rising gasoline prices threaten Connecticut families’ summer travel plans, the trend is putting pressure on the state’s transportation program as well. Gov. Ned Lamont’s budget director said Thursday that certain gasoline and sales tax receipts could “soften”...
Higher gas prices could strain CT construction plans as diesel, asphalt prices surge

Major milestone: Coast Guard Museum hoists rescue helicopter into building

by Joelyn Leon | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized

New London — A retired MH-60T Jayhawk U.S. Coast Guard helicopter was lifted into the under-construction Coast Guard Museum on Wednesday. The multi-mission recovery helicopter, which was active from 1990 to December 2023 and saved over 333 lives, arrived Monday from...
Higher gas prices could strain CT construction plans as diesel, asphalt prices surge

Crumbling ex-CT hospital site targeted for adaptive reuse. City notes ‘live, work, play’ potential

by Joelyn Leon | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized

It was started as a state hospital for people with mental illness and remained operational until the buildings were abandoned in 1996. Now some of remaining crumbling and abandoned buildings sit on the banks of the Thames River directly across from the posh Mohegan...
Higher gas prices could strain CT construction plans as diesel, asphalt prices surge

Developer proposes 22-story, 305-unit apartment tower in Bridgeport

by Joelyn Leon | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized

A developer has proposed a 22-story mixed-use tower with 305 apartments in Bridgeport, according to an application filed with the city’s Planning and Zoning Department. Jonathan Gonzalez, of Meriden, has proposed constructing the building on a 0.44-acre parcel at...
Higher gas prices could strain CT construction plans as diesel, asphalt prices surge

Energy company proposes big natural gas pipeline expansion in New England

by Joelyn Leon | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized

Less than three years after a large fossil fuel company proposed expanding a major natural gas pipeline in New England, the company, Enbridge, is back with a new proposal. Known as “Project Beacon,” the expansion would substantially increase the amount of...
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