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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has decided on four winning names for its inaugural “Name the Snow Plow” contest. After receiving nearly 1,700 entries from Connecticut residents, the winning names are “Scoop Dogg,” “Husky McSalty” “Buzz Iceclear” and “Plowzilla.” The four winning names will represent the four CTDOT maintenance districts of Connecticut, with each name to be displayed on…

The Department of Transportation commissioner says their plows have been able to clear the highways as the snow came down early Saturday morning.

The majority of Connecticut’s public transportation including transit bus, train, and ferry services will be suspended starting Sunday because of Tropical Storm Henri, according to the state Department of Transportation. DOT officials said services are suspended on Sunday to heavy rains and high winds. Officials emphasized that Connecticut is sensitive to rainfall, which will cause numerous flooding issues where...

An overturned tractor-trailer accident is causing delays on Interstate 91 in Wallingford. The state Department of Transportation said the southbound side of the highway is closed in the area of exits 15 and 14. The left lane of the northbound side of the highway is also closed in the area. The accident was reported at approximately 5:40 p.m. It is…

Police said the Elm Street bridge has reopened in both directions after a crash resulting in a car fire on Interstate 91 in Rocky Hill. The CT Department of Transportation said part of I-91 was also closed between exits 23 and 24. The highway has since reopened. When fire crews arrived at the scene around 5:45 p.m., the car was…

Route 2 in Colchester has reopened after a car crash on Sunday night. The accident happened on the eastbound side of the highway around 11:15 p.m. and closed the road between exits 21 and 22. It has since reopened. Lifestar said late Sunday night they were responding to the crash. Authorities did not release any details about possible injuries. It’s…

A motor vehicle accident caused lane closures on Interstate 84 in West Hartford for several hours Saturday night, according to the CT Department of Transportation. The DOT said the right and center lanes of traffic were closed. The two-car accident was reported at approximately 9 p.m. on the eastbound side of the highway between exits 39A and 40. It is…

Interstate 84 in Hartford has reopened following a multi-car crash on Monday evening. The CT Department of Transportation said the westbound side of the highway was closed between exits 48 and 47. The right and center lanes on the eastbound side of the highway between exits 46 and 48 were also closed, DOT officials said. The entire highway has since…

The latest advancement in technology which has been on the road in parts of Connecticut for a few years is a “Tow Plow” The Tow Plow is revolutionizing the way snow is cleared from highways and interstates across Connecticut. A Tow Plow can clear up to 26 feet of roadway, that is equivalent to over two lanes of highway. This…

For the past several years, the Dept. of Transportation has added tow plows to its arsenal of equipment to clear snow off state roadways.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation approved a permit that will allow Mystic Pizza to use a state highway right-of-way to add outdoor dining to comply with phase 1 reopening requirements. The permit will allow Mystic Pizza, located on West Main Street, to add tables in the front of the building near the doorways and on the sidewalk. Phase 1 of…

Delays have cleared on Interstate 91 south in Middletown after a vehicle fire forced multiple lanes to close and caused miles of backup on Saturday.

Route 66 in Columbia has reopened after a crash closed it briefly on Monday morning.

A multi-vehicle crash has closed part of Route 15 southbound in East Hartford on Saturday afternoon.

A brush fire closed part of Interstate 91 north in North Haven between exits 12 and 13 on Saturday afternoon.

Interstate 95 in Groton will close for an hour Tuesday evening while crews work to repair damage caused when a crane brought down power lines around 4 a.m. The accident caused an hours-long highway closure earlier and power outages, which led Groton public school officials to close school for the day.

A 17-year-old Hartford boy is dead after a driver crashed a stolen vehicle in Durham and state police said the driver had been fleeing from Madison police who had ended the chase in their town.