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New signs and exit numbers coming for Route 15

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1 year ago

September 9, 2024

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New signs and exit numbers coming for Route 15

Parts of Route 15 will be getting new larger signs and new exit numbers starting on Monday.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation said it will also replace sign supports.

This is happening on Route 15 in Stamford, Greenwich, New Canaan, Milford, Orange, Woodbridge, New Haven, Hamden, North Haven, Wallingford and Meriden.

This project is scheduled to start on Monday, Sept. 9 and continue into 2026.

The state Department of Transportation said the existing signs are damaged or don’t meet the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards, which require larger signs, and new sign supports are needed as well.

The exit numbers will also change from sequential numbering to mileage-based numbering to meet federal standards.

The project will cost nearly $7.5 million, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Lane closures and detours

There will be lane closures on Route 15. Here is what you need to know about where and when:

Route 15 North – Greenwich (New York state line) to exit 28 off-ramp

6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Monday-Wednesday)
6 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Thursday-Saturday)
5 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 South (Greenwich) exit 28 on-ramp to the New York state line

6 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Monday-Thursday)
6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Friday)
6 p.m. to 7 a.m. (Saturday)
7 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 North (Greenwich) exit 28 off-ramp to Stamford city line

6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Monday-Tuesday)
6 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Wednesday-Friday)
7 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Saturday)
5 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 South (Greenwich) Stamford city line to exit 28 on-ramp

6 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Monday–Wednesday)
6 p.m. to 4 a.m. (Thursday-Friday)
4 p.m. to 4 a.m. (Saturday)
5 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 North Stamford city line to exit 35 on-ramp

8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Monday–Tuesday)
8 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Wednesday)
6 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Thursday-Saturday)
5 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 South (Stamford) exit 35 on-ramp to Stamford city line

6 p.m. to 4 a.m. (Monday–Thursday)
6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Friday)
5 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Saturday)
5 p.m. to 4 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 North (Stamford-Norwalk) exit 35 on-ramp to exit 39B off-ramp

6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Monday–Wednesday)
6 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Thursday-Saturday)
5 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 South (Norwalk-Stamford) exit 39B on-ramp to exit 35 on-ramp

7 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Monday–Thursday)
7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Friday)
7 p.m. to 8 a.m. (Saturday)
7 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 North (Norwalk-Westport) exit 39B off-ramp to exit 41 off-ramp

8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Monday–Sunday)

Route 15 South (Westport-Norwalk) exit 41 on-ramp to exit 39B on-ramp

6 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Monday–Thursday)
6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Friday)
5 p.m. to 7 a.m. (Saturday)
7 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 North (Westport-Fairfield) exit 41 off-ramp to exit 44 off-ramp

6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Monday–Tuesday)
6 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Thursday-Saturday)
5 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 South (Fairfield-Westport) exit 44 on-ramp to exit 41 on-ramp

6 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Monday–Thursday)
6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Friday)
5 p.m. to 8 a.m. (Saturday)
7 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 North (Fairfield-Trumbull) exit 44 off-ramp to exit 48 on-ramp

6 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Monday–Tuesday)
6 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Wednesday-Friday)
5 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Saturday)
4 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 South (Trumbull-Fairfield) exit 48 off-ramp to exit 44 on-ramp

6 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Monday–Thursday)
6 p.m. to 4 a.m. (Friday)
4 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Saturday)
5 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 North (Trumbull) exit 48 on-ramp to Stratford town line

8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Monday–Tuesday)
8 p.m. to 4 a.m. (Wednesday-Saturday)
7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 South (Trumbull) Stratford town line to exit 48 off-ramp

8 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Monday–Tuesday)
8 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Wednesday–Thursday)
8 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Friday-Sunday)

Route 15 North (Stratford – Milford) Stratford town line to exit 54 off-ramp

9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Monday–Wednesday)
10 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Thursday)
10 p.m. to 7 a.m. (Friday)
10 p.m. to 8 a.m. (Saturday)
10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 South (Milford – Stratford) exit 54 on-ramp to Stratford town line

9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Monday–Thursday)
11 p.m. to 8 a.m. (Friday)
11 p.m. to 9 a.m. (Saturday)
11 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 North (Milford – New Haven) exit 54 off-ramp to exit 59 on-ramp

8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Monday–Thursday)
11 p.m. to 7 a.m. (Friday)
11 p.m. to 9 a.m. (Saturday)
11 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 South (New Haven-Milford) exit 59 off-ramp to exit 54 on-ramp

9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Monday–Thursday)
11 p.m. to 7 a.m. (Friday)
11 p.m. to 9 a.m. (Saturday)
11 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 North (New Haven–North Haven) exit 59 on-ramp to exit 63 off-ramp

8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Monday–Wednesday)
9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Thursday)
9 p.m. to 7 a.m. (Friday)
11 p.m. to 9 a.m. (Saturday)
11 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 South (North Haven – New Haven) exit 63 on-ramp to exit 59 off-ramp

9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Monday–Thursday)
10 p.m. to 7 a.m. (Friday)
10 p.m. to 9 a.m. (Saturday)
10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 North (North Haven-Wallingford) exit 63 off-ramp to Meriden town line

8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Monday–Thursday)
8 p.m. to 7 a.m. (Friday)
11 p.m. to 9 a.m. (Saturday)
11 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Sunday)

Route 15 South (Wallingford-North Haven) Meriden town line to exit 63 on-ramp

9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Monday–Thursday)
10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Friday)
10 p.m. to 8 a.m. (Saturday)
10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Sunday)

Limited-access highway ramps

Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Secondary two-lane roads

(One lane in each direction)

Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m.

Secondary multilane roads

(More than one lane in each direction)

Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m.

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Iranian Yale scholar in Connecticut celebrates fall of regime, calls for free elections

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2 hours ago

March 2, 2026

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Iranian Yale scholar in Connecticut celebrates fall of regime, calls for free elections

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – Thousands of Connecticut families with ties to Iran are watching and waiting as their home country undergoes a historic change.

Among them is Ramin Ahmadi, a Yale doctor, human rights activist and founder of the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center. He has spent decades advocating for freedom in Iran from his home in Connecticut.

Ahmadi moved to the United States when he was 18. On Saturday morning, he learned of military strikes in Iran and the death of the country’s supreme leader.

Ahmadi said protests for democracy and human rights in Iran intensified in December, drawing millions of participants — including his own family and friends.

“The situation in Iran was a humanitarian emergency and it needed an intervention,” Ahmadi said.

He said he celebrated when he heard the news Saturday morning.

“I was celebrating along with all other Iranians inside and outside the country,” Ahmadi said. “I do regret that we cannot bring him to a trial for crimes that he has committed against humanity.”

Ahmadi said he spoke with his sister in Iran after she celebrated in the streets. She was later told to return home for her safety.

He shared a message she relayed from those around her.

“They said do not let our death be exploited because worse than that is having to live with the criminals who have done this to us for the rest of our lives,” Ahmadi said. “We do not want to do that.”

For those questioning whether the conflict was America’s to engage in, Ahmadi offered a direct response.

“We will all be affected,” he said. “And to those that tell you that the U.S. and Israel are beating the drums of war in Iran, one has to remind them that it was not like before this Iranian people were listening to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor. We had a war already declared on us by this regime. We were being slaughtered on a daily basis.”

Ahmadi said he believes the path forward begins with young military officers forcing out what remains of the regime, followed by free elections.

“Everyone’s life will be safer in the future and not just Iranians,” Ahmadi said.

Connecticut lawmakers are also responding to the U.S. strikes on Iran.

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Two people shot in New Haven restaurant Saturday evening

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14 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Two people shot in New Haven restaurant Saturday evening

New Haven police say two people were shot at a restaurant on Grand Avenue Saturday evening.

One of the victims was a 22-year-old male from East Haven who was shot in the leg and was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment.

According to police, the second victim was a 17-year-old male and arrived shortly after.

While on scene, police confirmed one of the possible shooters was still inside the restaurant.

According to police, the victims were both inside the restaurant when the teen was approached by Naguea Bratton and another suspect.

They say a fight occurred which resulted in both victims being shot.

Police detained Bratton who was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, two counts of illegal possession of a high-capacity magazine and larceny of a motor vehicle.

Bratton is being held on a $200,000 bond.

Both victims have non-life-threatening injuries police say.

They say additional arrests are expected to be completed by warrant.

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27 Wrestlers Named State Open Wrestling Champions In Connecticut Over Weekend; Xavier Dominates Tournament

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1 day ago

March 1, 2026

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27 Wrestlers Named State Open Wrestling Champions In Connecticut Over Weekend; Xavier Dominates Tournament

Over the weekend, the two-day CIAC State Open wrestling championships took place at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven, Connecticut.

Twenty-seven wrestlers (14 boys, 13 girls) were named champions in their respective weight classes, displaying intense wrestling featuring the best wrestlers across the state.

Championship bouts started around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday and lasted about two hours.

Below are the results from both the boys’ and girls’ state open championships.

106 lbs.: Xavier’s Josh Perez def. Stafford’s John Bean 17-2 (technical fall)

113 lbs.: Ridgefield’s Cole Desiano def. Suffield/Windsor Locks’ Peter Annis 8-0 (decision)

120 lbs.: Xavier’s Zack Dixon def. Somers’ Will Acorsi 12-0 (majority decision)

126 lbs.: Windham’s Delmazio Despard def. Xavier’s Alexander Depratti 4-3 (decision)

132 lbs.: Fairfield Warde’s Jude Grammatico def. Xavier’s Zaphyr Musshorn 2-1 (decision)

138 lbs.: Ledyard’s Lukas Boxley def. Terryville’s Ethan Bochman Rodriguez (pin)

144 lbs.: Xavier’s Braylon Gonzalez def. Ridgefield’s John Carrozza 3-1 (decision)

150 lbs.: Bristol Central’s Alex Lamarre def. Middletown’s Isaiah McDaniel 1-0 (decision)

157 lbs.: Newtown’s Antonio Arguello def. Notre Dame-West Haven’s Riley Storozuk 8-4 (decision)

165 lbs.: Gilbert/Torrington/Wolcott def. Trumbull’s Hubert Szymko 2-0 (decision)

175 lbs.: Xavier’s Vincent Rivera def. Fairfield Prep’s Jack Lilly 14-10 (decision)

190 lbs.: Xavier’s Chase Catalano def. Fairfield Warde’s Dylan O’Brien 2-1 (decision)

215 lbs.: Lyme-Old Lyme’s Taiyo Gemme def. Staples’ Julian Rousseau (pin)

285 lbs.: Shelton’s Chase Galke def. Ellington’s Jacob Palermo 3-0 (decision)

100 lbs.: South Windsor’s Sophia Gordon def. West Haven’s Isha Khanna (pin)

107 lbs.: RHAM’s Brooke Heffernan def. New Milford’s Clara Reynolds 9-2 (decision)

114 lbs.: Branford’s Ava Gambardella def. Jonathan Law’s Selena Batres 6-0 (decision)

120 lbs.: Trumbull’s Jillian Blake def. Fairfield Warde’s Monica Flores Romero 17-1 (technical fall)

126 lbs.: Ellis Tech’s Adelina Tate def. Fairfield Ludlowe’s Ashlynn Cummings (pin)

132 lbs: Amity’s Eliana Selaris def. Daniel Hand’s Evely Lavigne (pin)

138 lbs.: Stratford’s Winner Tshibombi def. Greenwich’s Gaby Aliaga 22-8 (majority decision)

145 lbs.: Stratford’s Gabriella Kiely def. New Milford’s Josephina Piel (pin)

152 lbs: Bunnell’s Matilda Tote def. Shelton’s Ella Piccirillo (pin)

165 lbs: Trumbull ‘s Marangelie Teixeira def. New Britain’s Kaydence Atkinson (pin)

185 lbs.: Platt’s Kayli Morris def. Bristol Central’s Shyann Bryan (pin)

235 lbs.: Norwalk’s Jeily Euceda def. Maloney’s Arianna Bellamy (pin)

Xavier High School (Middletown, CT) has been the most dominant wrestling program in the state in recent memory. Once again, they stole the show in the state opens, winning its fifth-straight state open title.

The Falcons had seven wrestlers compete out of the 14 state open titles in the boys’ division and had five winners with two runner-ups. As a team, they totaled 218.5 points, which was 72 more points than any other team.

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