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New signs and exit numbers coming for Route 15

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4 months 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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Connecticut turns 237 years old today. Here’s the story of how it became a state

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January 9, 2025

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Connecticut turns 237 years old today. Here’s the story of how it became a state

Happy Birthday Connecticut!

As one of the original 13 colonies, Connecticut has an interesting founding story, from being the first state to write a constitution to being the fifth state to join the United States.

In fact, Connecticut became a state on Jan. 9, 1788 – 237 years ago today. However, the state’s history extends back much before that. To celebrate the state’s official birthday, here’s a look back at Connecticut’s history, from its very first settlements up until its statehood.

Connecticut history timeline

The journey to Connecticut becoming a state dates back thousands of years, as various Indigenous tribes have lived on the land for over 12,000 years. In fact, the name Connecticut comes from its first Indigenous inhabitants, who called the area “Quinatucquet,” an Algonquian word meaning “beside the long tidal river.”

Europeans first arrived in Connecticut in the early 1600s, with Dutch explorer Adriaen Block credited as the first European to explore the area in 1614. In the 1630s, the Dutch established a settlement near Hartford, while English settlements popped up in the modern-day towns of Windsor, Wethersfield and Saybrook.

In 1636, prominent Puritan minister Thomas Hooker traveled from the Boston area to Connecticut, officially founding Hartford. The towns of Hartford, Windsor and Wethersfield soon joined together to create the Connecticut River Colony.

Despite the well-established trade networks with Native Americans, in 1637, the Connecticut Colony officially declared war on the Pequot. The conflict, known as the Pequot War, ended in 1638 with the Treaty of Hartford, which forcefully disbanded the Pequot tribe, whose people dispersed among the Mohegan and Narragansett tribes.

Why is Connecticut nicknamed the Constitution State?

In 1639, Connecticut Colony wrote and adopted the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, a set of laws establishing Connecticut as its own colony separate from Massachusetts. This document is believed to be the first written constitution of a democratic government, which is why Connecticut is nicknamed “the Constitution state.” The Fundamental Orders governed Connecticut Colony until 1662, when England officially granted the colony a royal charter.

Connecticut went on to play an important part in the Revolutionary War, producing soldiers in the Connecticut Militia, leaders in the country’s founding documents and famous patriots like Nathan Hale. After the war, Connecticut ratified the U.S. Constitution and became the fifth state on Jan. 9, 1788 – 237 years ago today.

Who was Connecticut founded by?

While early Connecticut had various towns founded by different people, the establishment of Connecticut is credited to Thomas Hooker, the Puritan minister who founded Hartford.

Known as “the father of Connecticut,” Hooker was a leading figure of the Connecticut Colony and the official minister of Hartford. In 1638, Hooker preached a sermon about the right to choose one’s own government, laying down the groundwork for the Fundamental Orders.

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Fudd and Strong dominate as UConn rolls past Xavier without Paige Bueckers

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January 9, 2025

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Fudd and Strong dominate as UConn rolls past Xavier without Paige Bueckers

Azzi Fudd had 18 of her 23 points in the first half as No. 7 UConn rolled to an 81-27 win over Xavier on Wednesday night.

Sarah Strong added 15 points — all in the first half — with seven rebounds and five steals for UConn (14-2, 5-0 Big East). UConn played without leading scorer Paige Bueckers.

Bueckers suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s win over Villanova. There is no timetable for her return, but UConn coach Geno Auriemma thought there was a chance Bueckers could return next week.

Allie Ziebell had 15 of her 17 points in the second half for the Huskies.

Irune Orio led Xavier (5-10, 0-4) with 10 points.

The Musketeers, who didn’t score their 10th point until 26 seconds were left in the first half, lost their 45th straight Big East game. Xavier trailed 43-10 at that point.

Takeaways

Xavier: The Musketeers falls to 0-9 against UConn. In the eight Big East matchups against UConn, the Musketeers have lost by at least 36 points seven times.

UConn: Fudd had her season-high in points in the first game without Bueckers. Fudd’s previous season-high was 18 points in wins over ranked Ole Miss and Louisville teams.

Key moment

UConn was already in command with a nine-point lead before Strong had eight points and Fudd five during a 15-0 run to put the Huskies up 30-6.

Key stat

UConn outscored Xavier 36-4 in points off the turnovers through the first three quarters. The Huskies had more steals than Xavier had points in the first half.

Up next

The Musketeers play at home against St. John’s on Saturday.

UConn plays at Georgetown on Saturday.

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World War II veteran laid to rest in Stamford, Connecticut

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17 hours ago

January 8, 2025

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World War II veteran laid to rest in Stamford, Connecticut – CBS New York

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A good and brave man was laid to rest in Stamford on Wednesday morning with military honors that he certainly earned. Dominick Daniel Santagata survived the World War II Battle of the Bulge and lived to age 100. CBS News New York’s Tony Aiello has more on the life of this distinguished member of the Greatest Generation.