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Traffic

Road closures and parking for Southington Apple Harvest Festival

Travel

'If you see track, think train': Rail Safety Week kicks off Monday

The goal of Rail Safety Week is to make people aware of how to stay safe around train tracks while making an effort to reduce railroad crashes, injuries, and deaths.
Hartford County

Man dies after farm tractor crash in East Granby

Connecticut State Police said the collision happened on Floydville Road, which was partially shut down.
Severe Weather

Flash floods overwhelm roads in Bristol, Farmington, Plainville Wednesday

Several inches of rain within several hours overwhelmed storm systems and flooded basements in Central Connecticut.
Hartford

Officer Bobby Garten remembered as 'motivated and positive' by friends and former co-workers

The community support continued to pour in on Friday as more people left flowers outside of the Hartford Police Department.
Meriden

'We’re not going to tolerate it' | Meriden City Council cracks down on ATVs and dirt bikes on city streets

This comes as several Connecticut cities and towns have been plagued by street takeovers in recent months.
Traffic

Gas tanker rollover continues to impact traffic on I-84 as environmental cleanup continues

Three people, the truck driver and two people in the Jeep, have been taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to fire officials.
Traffic

Cleanup from fiery crash ongoing on I-84 in Manchester

An overturned tanker caught fire on Interstate 84 East near Exit 60 in Manchester on Sunday night. Cleanup continued into Monday morning.
Travel

Labor Day Weekend expected to be busy for travelers

Between long lines at the airport and slow-moving traffic, it has some travelers wish there was another way to get where they’re going.
Traffic

Behind-the-scenes look at Labor Day enforcement efforts by Connecticut State Police

During last year’s holiday weekend, CSP responded to more than 4,900 calls for service on Connecticut roadways.
Traffic

State Troopers warn drivers to stay safe on Labor Day weekend

DOT data shows 209 people have died on Connecticut roadways just in 2023.
Morning Show

Labor Day weekend travel safety tips

Connecticut State Police will boost patrols for the Labor Day weekend. Troopers are asking drivers and boaters to stay safe for the holiday weekend.