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Child, 5, 21-Year-Old Die In Out-Of-State Crash That Killed 9: CT News
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A total of nine people, 2 from CT, died in a single-vehicle out-of-state crash, including a 5-year-old child. A news outlet called it “the deadliest crash…in recent memory.”>>>Read More.
“When troopers attempted to stop the BMW, several items were thrown from the vehicle and later recovered, which included a backpack containing approximately $52,000 in $20 bills, a mobile hotspot, and an iPhone,” police added.>>>Read More.
The restaurant chain plans on keeping its Connecticut location despite filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to a report.>>>Read More.
A grand opening date for Burlington’s new store has been announced. This will represent the company’s 16th CT location.>>>Read More.
“It appears that a house was struck,” by gunfire, police noted. “The victim was inside and then stepped on glass, causing injuries to his feet.”>>>Read More.
K-9 Officer Kane fell ill on Sunday, and after round the clock treatment and testing was found to have cancer.>>>Read More.
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TOLLAND, CT — The Connecticut Department of Transportation Tuesday officially announced the opening of the new Route 74 Bridge in Tolland.
The project included the demolition and replacement of the 108-year-old span over the Skungamaug River.
“I’m a happy man today,” Tolland Town Manager Brian Foley said at the bridge site.
Foley admitted he was “a little worried” that the project, which began in October and involved an April road closure, would run into the school year because of weather delays. But there he was Tuesday helping to cut the ceremonial ribbon in anticipation of a 4 p.m. opening.
“Believe me, we had contingency plans and then contingency plans. Not only were we concerned over the bus schedule, but Route 74 is the main artery from Troop C to our schools and that’s not only state police but it’s our police force.”
The significance was not lost on CTDOT Transportation Construction Administrator John Dunham.
He said, “Replacing the Route 74 bridge in Tolland is crucial for ensuring the safety and reliability of the community’s transportation infrastructure. Projects of this size may seem small scale, but they have an outsized impact in our communities. Thank you to the town of Tolland and ROTHA Contracting for their hard work and dedication to complete this bridge replacement ahead of schedule and on budget.”
Dunham said 1,500 cars pass over the bridge each day.
“I can’t say ‘finally’ to the openening. I have to say ‘already,” Foley said. “Thankfully, the Connecticut Department of Transportation completed the project with plenty of summer vacation left. We thank Governor Lamont and Commissioner Eucalitto for replacing our bridge, and we thank all the staff and workers at CTDOT for completing so early. CTDOT didn’t just build a bridge, they also build confidence in this great state agency.”
Built in 1916, the Route 74 Bridge needed replacing after recent field inspections and an engineering analysis determined the bridge deck and superstructure were in poor condition, DOT officials said. Foley said the lay of the land on one side and the remnants of a historic sawmill on the other made a temporary bridge impossible and Route 74 thus has to be closed during construction.
State Rep. and Tolland resident Tammy Nuccio said she has “gone over this bridge a gazillion times” and admitted the closure could have been considered a major inconvenience. But the work was received well, she said.
“I have not received one complaint from a Tolland resident about the project,” she said.
The pre-bridge closure work for the project involved building temporary access roads for utility work and installing a portion of bridge foundations. Minor work remaining includes final utility relocation and applicable markings on the roadway.
The project (DOT Project No. 0142-0152) was awarded to ROTHA Contracting Company, Inc., at a cost of $4,947,742.23. The project was 80 percent funded by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and 20 percent state-funded.
“We have fought hard to get projects like the bridge in this portion of the state,” State Sen. Jeff Gordon said. “It’s good to see this and a number of other projects getting these funds.”
Along with the 4 p.m. Tuesday opening, motorists can expect one-way alternating traffic on Route 74 (Tolland Stage Road) and Skungamaug Road until the remaining construction activities are completed, DOT officials said.
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT — A flood watch is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning as heavy rain and storms “could lead to flash flooding concerns,” according to the National Weather Service.
Additionally, the remnants of Debby “could lead to a moderate to high impact event across the area” from Thursday through Saturday, the weather service said.
The weather service said 1–2 inches of rain is forecast on Tuesday afternoon and through Wednesday morning, but some areas may see up to 5 inches of rain by Wednesday morning.
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“Flooding could be locally significant, causing major disruptions to transportation, flooding basements, first floors of residences and businesses, underground infrastructure, and posing an elevated threat to life,” the weather service shared in a statement.
“Risk for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms primarily with strong to damaging winds gusts this afternoon and evening,” the weather service added.
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“There is high confidence in bands of heavy downpours and thunderstorms developing in the vicinity of the Tri-State area along a stalling frontal boundary this (afternoon) into tonight, most likely focused on southern portions of the area, but there is still some uncertainty regarding location,” the weather service shared in a morning briefing.
“While heavy rainfall is likely this afternoon into tonight along a stalled frontal boundary, the front, along with the heaviest rainfall, is expected to shift south Wednesday morning. Confidence is only moderate with this timing,” the weather service added.
As of now, Debby is forecast to bring more rain and thunderstorms to southern Connecticut from Thursday through Saturday, before nicer weather is expected on Sunday. Specific impacts have not been released, but will be shared later in the week as the remnants of the storm move closer to the area.
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Here is the updated forecast details for coastal sections of southern Connecticut:
Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 82. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 64. East wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 11 mph.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Here is the updated forecast details for inland sections of southern Connecticut:
Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 62. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%
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Patch PM CT brings you the breaking and trending news stories from all across Connecticut each weeknight. Here are those stories:
VIDEO: “To have a dangerous individual attempt to kidnap an officer, steal a marked police car is outrageous,” the police chief says.>>>Read More and view the video here.
The powerful storm caused a tree to fall onto a house. A man was inside the house at the time.>>>Read More.
He died unexpectedly at the age of 65 and is mourned by many in the community.>>>Read More.
“ We met so many wonderful people since November but the traffic just wasn’t there,” store management posted.>>>Read More.
Police received a call about a 24-inch wooden stake being thrown at a vehicle, but investigators determined that the whole thing started when the caller threw a “Slushy” at the vehicle of the eventual stake-thrower, according to an arrest report.>>>Read More.
The rescue occurred during a recent thunderstorm.>>>Read More.
The orange and white kitten, only a few days old when discovered, has since died.>>>Read More.
The Patch community platform serves communities all across Connecticut in Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, New London, Hartford, Tolland, and Litchfield counties. Thank you for reading.
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