New crosswalk mapped for intersection near Long Lots School
Upgrade approved for Hyde Lane/Maple Avenue North intersection by Board of Selectwomen.
Read MoreNov 29, 2023 | Community, Government, Transportation | 0
Upgrade approved for Hyde Lane/Maple Avenue North intersection by Board of Selectwomen.
Read MoreNov 28, 2023 | Business, Government, Transportation | 0
Plan approved in August to extend and unify time limits for more than 500 parking spaces won’t be implemented until new signs are posted.
Read MoreNov 28, 2023 | Environment, Government, Transportation | 0
Facing defeat, Lamont administration’s plan to phase out by 2035 the sales of new gas-fueled vehicles withdrawn Monday.
Read MoreNov 16, 2023 | Environment, Government, Transportation | 3
State considers adopting California standards that would end by 2035 the sale of new vehicles powered by fossil fuels in support of net-zero goals.
Read MoreNov 9, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 6
Selectwomen OK prep work for Post Road West bus shelters, crosswalks for Cross Highway intersections.
Read MoreNov 6, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0
Officials on Monday hailed completion of Interstate 95 span over Saugatuck Avenue, and announced funding to replace the railroad bridge over the Saugatuck River as well as the trouble-plagued WALK rail span in Norwalk.
Read MoreNov 5, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0
After two troublesome weekends, all lanes open again through Westport.
Read MoreNov 4, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0
Motorists advised to avoid the area because major traffic disruptions will take place.
Read MoreNov 3, 2023 | Education, Government, Transportation | 1
School officials forced to seek zoners’ blessing to allow buses to park at several schools after new contractor fails to find permanent lot by deadline.
Read MoreNov 2, 2023 | Business, Community, Election 2023, Transportation | 0
Commuters riding morning shuttle buses Nov. 7 will be treated to coffee by Westport Transit District and Compass Real Estate.
Read MoreNov 2, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0
Traffic effects will be felt throughout region.
Read MoreOct 30, 2023 | Business, Community, Environment, Government, Transportation | 0
Latest plan to revamp the downtown parking lot withdrawn Monday from P&Z review after chilly reception.
Read MoreOct 29, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0
Time-lapse video captures bridge replacement project over Saugatuck Avenue, as another round looms next weekend.
Read MoreOct 27, 2023 | Government, Police & Fire, Transportation | 1
Urgent pleas from people concerned about speeding in their neighborhoods.
Read MoreOct 23, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0
Traffic nightmare might be over for now, but the sequel lands Nov. 3.
Read MoreOct 22, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0
As motorists and truckers avoid the area project appears ahead of schedule.
Read MoreOct 21, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0
Department of Transportation recommends alternate routes to avoid the Exit 17 Westport area.
Read MoreOct 20, 2023 | Government, Police & Fire, Transportation | 0
Officials will give update on steps taken as recommended by townwide survey earlier this year, as well as hear public comments on related topics.
Read MoreOct 17, 2023 | Community, Transportation | 1
Online survey posted by Bike Westport, new advocacy group.
Read MoreOct 15, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0
State DOT plans detour using Post Road to Sherwood Island Connector.
Read MoreOct 14, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0
Fasten your seatbelts for two weekends when I-95 spans over Saugatuck Avenue will be replaced.
Read MoreOct 12, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0
Board of Selectwomen approves no-parking zones, new traffic signs in effort to improve safety.
Read MoreOct 5, 2023 | Business, Government, Transportation | 1
The project, revised in response to critics, wins backing from second board in two days.
Read MoreOct 4, 2023 | Business, Community, Environment, Government, Transportation | 4
Parker Harding redesign project, revamped in response to protests, gets positive reception during initial outing before town boards Tuesday.
Read MoreOct 2, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0
Commuters invited to provide feedback on Wheels2U Westport shuttle bus service, other transportation needs Tuesday morning.
Read MoreOct 1, 2023 | Environment, Government, Transportation | 0
State imposes tougher rules on assault weapon ownership; allows towns to use cameras to monitor traffic violators, and sets guidelines on killing surging number of bears.
Read MoreSep 29, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0
State project to reconstruct the highway’s corridor through Saugatuck into Norwalk will periodically detour southbound traffic off I-95 at Exit 18.
Read MoreSep 28, 2023 | Community, Education, Government, Police & Fire, Transportation | 0
Selectwomen approve new crosswalks, some with warning lights, to enhance safety around schools with stepped-up enforcement and doubled fines.
Read MoreSep 15, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0
Fifteen streets scheduled for work through October by Department of Public Works.
Read MoreSep 14, 2023 | Community, Government, Police & Fire, Transportation | 1
Safety measures to be installed mid-block where chef Matthew Balga was struck and killed by a car last March.
Read MoreSep 9, 2023 | Education, Government, Transportation | 0
Superintendent reports school bus delays and routing problems are not as bad as last year, but road work around town has caused tardiness.
Read MoreSep 7, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire, Transportation | 0
Police advisories warn about the traffic, parking impact of “Slice of Saugatuck” on Saturday and “CT United Ride” on Sunday.
Read MoreSep 6, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0
A rare challenge by RTM members to the town’s executive branch.
Read MoreAug 31, 2023 | Environment, Police & Fire, Transportation | 0
A truck leaking hydraulic fluid Thursday has left a slick two-mile trail along Post Road East, causing three motor vehicle accidents and snarling traffic.
Read MoreAug 30, 2023 | Education, Police & Fire, Transportation | 0
School officials report motor vehicle accident near intersection of Cross Highway and Roseville causing “significant” delays in afternoon bus schedules.
Read MoreAug 29, 2023 | Business, Government, Transportation | 1
Post Road ‘Easy,’ it’s not. Construction along Westport’s major east-west corridor, creating a summer of discontent for frustrated drivers, has been in the works for several decades and is designed to upgrade traffic flow and safety when complete in 2025.
Read MoreAug 24, 2023 | Community, Government, Transportation | 3
Plan will identify accident “hot spots” and corridor upgrades for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Read MoreAug 21, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 1
Westport DPW’s annual crack-sealing road project set to start Thursday.
Read MoreAug 21, 2023 | Police & Fire, Transportation | 0
44-year-old Fairfield resident suffered fatal injuries when her Porsche struck the rear of a tractor-trailer truck stopped in heavy traffic early Monday.
Read MoreAug 21, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0
Second slide-in replacement span now in the works over Saugatuck Avenue.
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