Patience required at Compo fireworks Thursday
Expect heavy traffic and parking delays in Westport for the annual fireworks display at Compo Beach this July 2.
Read MoreJun 30, 2026 | Community, Police & Fire, Transportation | 0
Expect heavy traffic and parking delays in Westport for the annual fireworks display at Compo Beach this July 2.
Read MoreJun 23, 2026 | Community, Transportation | 1
Aquarion hosts a public meeting on June 24, 2026, to discuss a new water main project in Fairfield and Westport.
Read MoreMay 5, 2026 | Community, Transportation | 0
Westport’s Wheels2U shuttle extended its midday, midweek service until 3:00 pm, offering greater flexibility for errands and meetings.
Read MoreMay 4, 2026 | Community, Transportation | 0
Overnight road work on Route 1 and Route 57 begins tentatively on May 10 and May 26, according to the Connecticut DOT.
Read MoreApr 14, 2026 | Community, Government, Transportation | 0
First Selectman Kevin Christie is seeking applicants for the Cribari Bridge Advisory Committee to guide Westport’s input on the DOT’s plans.
Read MoreApr 9, 2026 | Community, Government, Transportation | 0
The Cribari Bridge Advisory Committee will evaluate options for the historic bridge, considering community input, technical expertise, and maintenance.
Read MoreApr 8, 2026 | Government, Transportation | 0
Westport Transit District co-director Peter Gold was appointed to another four-year term, affirming the transit committee’s recommendation.
Read MoreMar 27, 2026 | Community, Government, Transportation | 0
The $1.6 million Compo Road South sidewalk project, approved by the Board of Selectmen, is scheduled to start next month and take 180 days.
Read MoreMar 25, 2026 | Community, Opinion, Transportation | 6
The future of the Cribari bridge depends on prioritizing public safety, maximizing longevity, and ensuring every district in Westport has a say.
Read MoreMar 20, 2026 | Community, Government, Transportation | 0
At a state hearing, residents and town officials requested that the finished William F. Cribari Bridge bar all tall, heavy truck traffic.
Read MoreMar 19, 2026 | Community, Government, Transportation | 0
The Westport Transit District challenges anyone who lives or works in Westport to enter its fourth annual poetry contest.
Read MoreMar 4, 2026 | Community, Government, Transportation | 3
The Representative Town Meeting (RTM) voted to request that any State Upgrade of the William F. Cribari Bridge add pedestrian and bike lanes – but continue to bar tractor-trailer trucks.
Read MoreMar 3, 2026 | Community, Government, Transportation | 3
The RTM is scheduled to continue a discussion to address the DOT’s plans to replace or rehabilitate the William F. Cribari Bridge.
Read MoreMar 1, 2026 | Community, Government, Transportation | 0
Westport Transit District’s new “10-for-9” pass makes it easier for Westporters to leave their cars at home and save money on daily parking.
Read MoreFeb 25, 2026 | Community, Government, Transportation | 3
A new committee will coordinate a response to the Department of Transportation’s preferred plan to replace the historic William F. Cribari Bridge over the Saugatuck River.
Read MoreFeb 24, 2026 | Community, Government, Opinion, Transportation | 3
The analysis of the Cribari Bridge ownership questions Connecticut’s claim, finding no recorded deed from the Town of Westport to the State.
Read MoreFeb 24, 2026 | Community, Government, Transportation | 2
An environmental assessment from the Connecticut DOT and FHWA explores five alternatives for the structurally deficient Cribari Bridge. Replacement is preferred.
Read MoreFeb 23, 2026 | Community, Government, Opinion, Transportation | 5
The DOT plans to demolish the Cribari Bridge. Save Westport Now proposes an adaptive rehabilitation alternative to balance modern needs with historic preservation.
Read MoreFeb 18, 2026 | Community, Government, Transportation | 1
CTDOT is calling for comments on the William F. Cribari Bridge’s deficiencies. A public hearing is March 19, and RTM Districts 1, 4, and 9 will host a virtual session on February 24.
Read MoreFeb 14, 2026 | Community, Government, Transportation | 0
The historic Cross Highway bridge over Deadman Brook is scheduled for replacement this summer. Officials approved the hiring of FGB Construction Inc.
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