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Government shutdown threatens to stall federal construction projects

Government shutdown threatens to stall federal construction projects

by Kimberly Glassman | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

Contractors across the country are measuring the potential impact of a government shutdown. A meeting Monday between President Donald Trump and congressional leaders didn’t result in an agreement between the parties. The federal government will shut down Wednesday,...
Government shutdown threatens to stall federal construction projects

Trump administration puts on hold $18 billion in funding for New York City infrastructure projects

by Kimberly Glassman | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

President Donald Trump ‘s administration, citing the government shutdown, said Wednesday it was putting a hold on roughly $18 billion to fund a new rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey and an extension of the city’s...
Government shutdown threatens to stall federal construction projects

CT DOT pushes Middletown Route 9 signal project to 2032 amid permit delays

by Kimberly Glassman | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

The state Department of Transportation has pushed back the completion date of the Route 9 traffic signal project because of a delay in getting work permits for a roundabout on River Road. Mayor Gene Nocera told the Common Council last month the signal project,...
Government shutdown threatens to stall federal construction projects

Under construction: Tens of millions being invested in downtown Waterbury revival

by Kimberly Glassman | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

A transfusion of tens of millions in public and private dollars is being pumped into the historic heart of Waterbury to revitalize the city center as a thriving, desirable place to live, do business and visit for arts, culture and entertainment. The major focus is the...
Government shutdown threatens to stall federal construction projects

Developer to outline $25M redevelopment plan for former Thompson mill site

by Kimberly Glassman | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorized

Robert Letskus of New Haven-based Refined Living LLC has drawn up conceptual plans for a $25 million development including new-construction townhouse condominiums, ground-level commercial units and recreational space on the 33-acre site at 630 Riverside Drive....
Government shutdown threatens to stall federal construction projects

Bridge, tunnel or both? The 90-year struggle to connect Long Island and Connecticut

by Kimberly Glassman | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorized

Several proposals have favored a bridge, dismissing the tunnel concept as too costly to build and maintain. Others have backed a tunnel-only or hybrid design, including a 2017 feasibility study launched by then-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Despite the time and effort...
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