Connecticut
Connecticut State Police beef up patrols amid uptick in deaths on roadways
Gov. Ned Lamont and state police say more police patrols are coming to Connecticut highways to address driver and pedestrian fatalities.
“It’s a public health crisis what we’re seeing on our roadways,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto.
State officials held a press conference Thursday along Interstate 91 in Rocky Hill to address the tragedies on the state’s highways.
Two of the victims were Norwalk natives in their 20s.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of all those who were impacted,” said Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Interim Commissioner Ronnell A. Higgins.
State police say they are beefing up patrols.
“We are analyzing our data type to identify the locations where we conduct enforcement. We are looking to further examine the exact areas that appear to pose the most risk,” said Connecticut State Police Interim Colonel Daniel Loughman.
“We need people to slow down and drive sober and put down the distractions,” said Eucalitto.
The state DOT says it has installed 27 new wrong-way signs equipped with cameras and flashing lights.
DOT says the number will go to 100 signs by the end of this year and over 200 in three years.
In this video a state trooper shows how going the wrong way on state highways will trigger those flashing lights to warn drivers to turn around.
“We need to really start having some tough conversations everywhere in Connecticut. In our schools, in our communities, in our workplaces,” said Higgins.
The governor says he is sending a clear message that reckless driving is dangerous and illegal.
“Look out for each other. Use your common sense. That’s what it means to be a good friend. We’re making progress. We have a long way to go,” said Lamont.
Police are asking anyone who sees erratic behavior on our roadways to call 911.
State police say they are also having conversations with local police chiefs for safety on town roads.
Connecticut
Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford
A multi-vehicle crash temporarily close Interstate 84 on Tuesday night.
The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. and involved four cars, according to the Hartford Fire Department.
Fire crews arrived at the scene and helped one of the drivers who was trapped. The driver was then taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Four other people reported minor injuries but declined ambulance treatment at the scene, officials said.
I-84 East was temporarily shut down as crews responded but has since reopened.
The Connecticut State Police is investigating the crash.
Connecticut
Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut
As the snow turns to sleet and freezing rain in parts of the state this afternoon, it is causing some treacherous travel on Connecticut roads.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is reporting several crashes.
There are crashes on both sides of Interstate 691 in Meriden.
A tractor-trailer jackknifed on the eastbound side of I-691 between Exit 5 and 3, closing the left lane. On the westbound side, a single-vehicle crash closed the left lane.
There is a two-vehicle crash on I-91 North in Middletown between Exits 20 and 21. The left and center lanes are closed.
A multi-vehicle crash has closed lanes of I-84 East in Waterbury between Exits 25 and 25A. There is a second crash on I-84 East in Southington near Exit 30.
In Cromwell, a two-vehicle crash closed the right lane of Route 9 North in Cromwell.
On Route 9 South, a crash closed a lane on the southbound side.
Connecticut
The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery
The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce held a kick-off event at Old Mill Grocery on Monday for The Great Westport Sandwich Contest.
The contest runs throughout March with 21 restaurants, delis and markets competing in 10 categories to be crowned the best sandwich maker.
Residents can vote in the following categories: Best chicken, best steak, best vegetarian, best combo, best club, best NY deli, best pressed sandwich, best breakfast sandwich, best wrap, and best fish/seafood sandwich.
After people sample sandwiches, they can vote for their favorites in each category on the chamber’s website. They will also be placed into a drawing to win a free sandwich from one of the 10 winners.
“Of course, the goal is to have people come to Westport and check out restaurants, our markets and our delis. This is a great promotion. I mean it is a competition, but mostly it’s to bring people to the restaurants. It also gives a great community activity because they are the ones who get to vote who makes the best one,” says Matthew Mandell, the chamber’s executive director.
Winners will be announced in April and receive a plaque.
The chamber has held similar contests to determine what establishment has the best pizza, burger, soup and salad.
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