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CT roads need 38 new and expensive noise barriers. Why there’s no money to pay for them.

CT roads need 38 new and expensive noise barriers. Why there’s no money to pay for them.

by Joelyn Leon | May 14, 2024 | Uncategorized

A study of noise along Connecticut’s roadways has recommended that the state Department of Transportation erect 38 new noise barriers along its interstate highways and state roads. However, according to a DOT spokeswoman, there is no federal or state money to pay for...
CT roads need 38 new and expensive noise barriers. Why there’s no money to pay for them.

Buyer found for Enfield Square; mall to be converted into retail, housing, hotels with $250M project

by Joelyn Leon | May 14, 2024 | Uncategorized

The dilapidated Enfield Square mall is slated to be transformed — through a $250 million project — into a new mixed-use area, complete with retail, housing, two hotels, and recreation space. Woodsonia Acquisitions, based in Nebraska, has entered a purchase and sale...
CT roads need 38 new and expensive noise barriers. Why there’s no money to pay for them.

Avangrid says it’s plan to invest $191M in CT gas companies, UI hinges on legal, regulatory rulings

by Joelyn Leon | May 14, 2024 | Uncategorized

Orange-based Avangrid, the corporate parent of The United Illuminating Co. as well as Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas, is looking to move ahead with $191.6 million in capital investments covering the operations of its utilities in the state. The...
CT roads need 38 new and expensive noise barriers. Why there’s no money to pay for them.

Amtrak Talks Connecticut River Bridge Replacement, High-Speed Rail Planning

by Joelyn Leon | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized

Since 2016, when southeastern Connecticut learned of a plan by the Federal Railroad Administration to construct a high-speed rail bypass through several historic towns in the region between Old Saybrook and Charlestown, RI, town officials and members of the public...
CT roads need 38 new and expensive noise barriers. Why there’s no money to pay for them.

New Ninth Square mixed-use project breaks ground in New Haven

by Joelyn Leon | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized

City and state officials along with members of the development team Friday morning broke ground on a new mixed-use, housing development at the corner of State and Chapel streets in New Haven’s Historic Ninth Square District. The $56.4 million project, led by...
CT roads need 38 new and expensive noise barriers. Why there’s no money to pay for them.

DOT to hold information meeting on Groton bridge replacement

by Joelyn Leon | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized

The state Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public information meeting at 7 p.m. Monday on the planned replacement of the bridge carrying Groton Long Point Road over the Amtrak railroad. “This project will address the existing structural deficiencies...
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