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Fixing some of Connecticut's steel bridges is a costly expense
NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned a big bill has come due for the state, for steel bridges, and it will approach a billion dollars over the next decade.
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Exclusive: Fixing some of Connecticut's steel bridges is a costly expense
NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned a big bill has come due for the state, for steel bridges, and it will approach a billion dollars over the next decade. It involves lead paint, which is a health hazard known to cause brain damage and other problems. A state staffer told us this is not an issue limited to Connecticut and...
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CT to use $2 billion in federal grants for railway upgrades along Northeast Corridor
“Look, 118 years of this Devon Bridge. That’s a long time–a little overdue,” Governor Ned Lamont said while pointing to the bridge on Monday. The rusted trusses of the Devon Bridge, which spans the Housatonic River, exposes the century-long history of a railroad bridge in need of attention. “This Devon Bridge is emblematic of a lot of the infrastructure...
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CT receives $2 billion in federal grants to tackle railway upgrades along Northeast Corridor
State leaders were in Milford Monday to highlight the $2 billion in federal money being given to Connecticut to upgrade railway infrastructure.
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Several train bridges in CT to be replaced with nearly $2 billion in federal funding
Nearly $2 billion in federal funds will go towards rail infrastructure upgrades, including replacing several train bridges in Connecticut.
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Face the Facts: What CT's infrastructure investment means for drivers and commuters
After decades of decay, and in some cases much longer, Connecticut’s roads, rails and bridges are closer than ever to getting the maintenance and upgrades they so sorely need. That is in no small part due to the bipartisan infrastructure plan passed in Washington, D.C. So where do we start with this long list of projects? Newly appointed Department...
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Face the Facts: What CT's infrastructure investment means for drivers and commuters
Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto talks about how the state is investing $5 billion in federal infrastructure money, including which road projects are getting priority and what’s in store for Metro North.
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High-speed internet is a necessity, President Biden says, pledging all US will have access by 2030
President Joe Biden on Monday said that high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but an “absolute necessity,” as he pledged that every household in the nation would have access by 2030 using cables made in the U.S.
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Connecticut Gets C Grade for Infrastructure on 2022 Report Card
The American Society of Civil Engineers in Connecticut issued its 2022 report card, which grades the state’s infrastructure. Engineers gave the state an overall GPA of C, meaning the infrastructure is in mediocre condition and requires attention.
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Connecticut Gets C Grade for Infrastructure on 2022 Report Card
The American Society of Civil Engineers in Connecticut issued its 2022 report card, which grades the state’s infrastructure. Engineers gave the state an overall GPA of C, meaning the infrastructure is in mediocre condition and requires attention. They judge each category based on capacity, condition, funding, future needs, operation and maintenance, public safety, resilience and innovation. “This report is a…
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Connecticut Gets C Grade for Infrastructure
The American Society of Civil Engineers in Connecticut issued its 2022 report card, which grades the state’s infrastructure. Engineers gave the state an overall GPA of C, meaning the infrastructure is in mediocre condition and requires attention.
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Infrastructure Grants to Combat Flooding Issues in New Haven
New Haven is classically known to flood, causing problem after problem for residents and first responders. A project announced Monday will hopefully become the solution. “It’s all about safety, safety, safety,” Alder Carmen Rodriguez said. That’s the message city leaders want to convey to constituents as they announce the new Inland and Coastal Resiliency Project. With $25 million coming...