Sean KrofssikReporter, Hartford Courant All stories

Connecticut roads, highways and traffic

Highway projects, lane closures, crashes and the push for safer roads. I cover a lot of transportation news for the Hartford Courant.

38 stories

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Work on bridge replacement project slated to begin on CT interstate. Expect lane shifts and detours.

October 23, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Lane and ramp closures expected on busy CT highway. See where and why

October 22, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

One dead, another in critical condition following CT crash

October 11, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

A major CT highway is about to renumber all of its exit signs. Here’s where and what to expect.

October 10, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT elementary parents seek safety at dangerous intersection near school. Crossing guard sees daily near misses

October 7, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

UConn assistant coach facing multiple charges in connection with Tolland crash

October 5, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT-owned intersections are getting video detection upgrades. What that means for drivers

September 26, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Road safety improvements are raising concerns in one CT town. The mayor opposes the plan.

September 23, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT wrong way driving system has stopped 1,000+ possible tragedies. It’s drawn national attention as life saving.

September 21, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Flash flooding traps motorists, brings road closures in parts of CT. In one town 13 rescues took place

September 13, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Long-term lane closures slated for busy CT highway as part of a larger project

August 31, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Major CT highway traffic pattern shift taking place this week. It’s scheduled to be in place for two years.

August 27, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

A historic CT ferry crossing is getting an $8M upgrade. What the funding will provide

August 26, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT man arrested on DUI charges after state police receive alert of wrong-way driver on I-84

August 22, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Overnight lane closures expected on heavily traveled CT highway. Here’s where and when

August 13, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Pedestrian struck and killed in CT hit-and-run, police say witness tried to save him

August 9, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT city gets $14.7M grant for improvements to one of its ‘most dangerous and frustrating roadways’

August 4, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT is dishing out $16.8M in grants to reconstruct 13 town bridges. See which ones will receive work.

August 1, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CTDOT breaks ground on $1.6 billion project that will deliver massive CT rail improvements

July 28, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Night road work to close lanes on I-95 and I-84 for different projects. What to know.

July 27, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Two hospitalized in critical condition, following CT motorcycle crash, one transported by Life Star

July 26, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT investing $10M into transportation improvements in rural towns. See who’s on the list

July 25, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

It’s called a CT interchange with a ‘history of rear-end crashes.’ How a $28M plan intends to fix it.

July 20, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Bridge work scheduled for I-95 expected to slow down traffic in CT

July 18, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Nighttime construction to create lane closures on busy stretch of CT highway

July 17, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Permanent exit closure coming on well-traveled CT highway. It’s part of larger project.

July 13, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Lane closures, detours coming for work on significant and busy CT I-91 bridge. What to know.

July 6, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT preps for busy weekend on roads for Independence Day weekend. What to know.

July 2, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Man in critical condition after sustaining ‘life-threatening injuries’ in CT motorcycle crash

June 28, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

DOT awards $10M to CT communities for safety improvements. Here’s where the money is going.

June 17, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT drivers will start seeing new changes on highways: Flex lanes, distracted driving, encampments

June 15, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Broad racial disparities persist in Greater Hartford and beyond: housing, food, transportation, more

June 11, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Speed cameras are in effect at three CT highway work zones. What you need to know.

June 1, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Pedestrian in critical condition after crash in Hartford

May 31, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Grassroots coalition in CT city pushing for traffic safety. They’re ‘sick and tired’ of lives lost

May 26, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Highway noise hurts the quality of life in CT. Here’s what a lawmaker wants to do about it.

May 18, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT plans $10 million project to improve multiple busy intersections. Here’s where and how.

May 12, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CTDOT wants new laws aimed at distracted driving. ‘The law really hasn’t kept up with technology’

February 17, 2026Read on

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