2023 CTDOT Press Releases

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• 5/25/2023 Plan Ahead This Memorial Day Weekend: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

  CTDOT and state and local law enforcement encourage residents to kick off the summer season safely

• 5/22/2023 Additional Amtrak Northeast Regional Train Service

  Two new Amtrak trains begin service June 5 providing Connecticut riders direct access to Penn Station.

• 5/19/2023 Track Improvement Work on the Metro-North New Canaan Branch Line Begins Tuesday, May 30, 2023; Substitute Busing will be in Place Through August

  Following completion of the project, train speeds will increase by 20 miles per hour.

• 5/16/2023 Public Invited to Virtual Informational Meeting Regarding Metallizing of 11 Bridges Along Route 8 in Thomaston and Litchfield

  CTDOT holding virtual public information meeting on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

• 5/16/2023 Shore Line East Weekend Summer Construction Schedule Effective May 20, 2023

  CTDOT is alerting riders of the upcoming SLE summer construction schedule that will take effect on May 20, 2023.

• 5/15/2023 Click It or Ticket Campaign Starts Monday, May 15

  Law enforcement around the state to issue citations to those not wearing seat belts.

• 5/12/2023 Governor Lamont Announces Start of Construction on the Walk Bridge Replacement Project in Norwalk

  CTDOT is starting the $925 million replacement project on the Norwalk River Railroad Walk Bridge in Norwalk

• 5/12/2023 CTDOT Announces Temporary Shuttle for the Gold Star Memorial Bridge Begins May 15

  CTDOT has announced a temporary no-cost shuttle will provide transportation services crossing Gold Star Memorial Bridge allowing pedestrians and bicyclists to cross the Bridge while the sidewalk is closed.

• 5/10/2023 CTDOT Developing Plans to Replace Highway Signs and Supports Along I-84 from Manchester to the Massachusetts State Line

  The project replaces signs and supports to meet latest Federal standards.

• 5/10/2023 Public Invited to the Stamford Transportation Center Master Plan Open House

  CTDOT holding in-person open house on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 4:00-7:30 p.m., at the Stamford Transportation Center at 30 Station Place.

• 5/10/2023 Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry Set to Open for the 2023 Season

  The oldest continuously operated ferry in America set to launch Saturday, May 13, 2023

• 5/9/2023 CTDOT Recognizes Older Americans Month this May with a Public Reminder to Motorists: Slow Down and Pay Attention Behind the Wheel

  CTDOT Highlights Pedestrian Safety as Injuries and Deaths Rise in the State

• 5/9/2023 TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER EUCALITTO ANNOUNCES DEPUTY COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENTS

  New Agency Leadership to Join State Service in June 

• 5/5/2023 CTDOT Developing Plans to Replace Signs and Renumber Exits Along Route 6 and I-384

  The project brings outdated signage up to current Federal standards.

• 5/2/2023 May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and CTDOT Reminds Motorists to Share the Road and Be Alert

  Safe driving and riding practices will help reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities.