Darn that CT traffic jam: These major projects, traffic shifts will add to backups this summer

by Joelyn Leon | May 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

One that’s nearing completion is the interchange of Interstate 84 and Route 8 in Waterbury, known as “The Mixmaster,” which is composed of a stack of bridges. “We’re finally going to be finished with that project by the end of October,” Morgan said. “What’s going to...

Middletown Residents Push Back on $143M Route 9 Revamp

by Joelyn Leon | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorized

Residents are urging the Common Council to request a delay from the state Department of Transportation on removing Route 9 traffic signals, citing negative economic and environmental impacts. During a presentation to residents on April 30, DOT project manager Stephen...

Ex-CT Deputy Budget Director Diamantis linked to bribery scheme years after Torrington courthouse project

by Joelyn Leon | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorized

Diamantis, 67, is accused by the FBI of extorting private contractors into paying him thousands of dollars in bribes as the director of the state’s Office of School Construction Grants and Review. A lawyer and former state representative, Diamantis posted a $500,000...

Pawcatuck theater developer proposes expansion of $80M project

by Joelyn Leon | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorized

In a new application to the Planning and Zoning Commission, READCO of Old Lyme and its development partner TRIO have proposed a revision of the master plan for the former Hoyt’s/Regal Cinema property on Route 2. READCO plans to expand its Pawcatuck theater...

Apartment project near Dunkin’ Park clears key hurdle, will bring 269 units to CT’s capital city

by Joelyn Leon | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorized

Funding secured, developer Randy Salvatore is moving ahead with plans to build a new mixed-use complex on the edge of downtown Hartford, confident that the demand for rental apartments in the capital city remains strong. A financing package to redevelop the former RPI...

Fairfield to close part of Riverside Drive as crews rebuild culverts, tide gates to limit floods

by Joelyn Leon | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorized

Part of Riverside Drive will shut down for more than a year in the coming months as construction crews rebuild coastal infrastructure that keeps floodwaters in check. Fairfield Engineering Manager Bill Hurley said the town will launch a more than $5.5 million project...