Major Utility Reform Bill Approved: Here's What It Means For Us

CONNECTICUT — As we head into the weekend, the National Weather Service says we can expect a chance for very light rain showers Friday and then a splendid weekend with an abundance of sunshine on Saturday and Sunday and temps in the upper 60s. There is a 50-50 chance of rain showers Sunday night.

On the major roads across Connecticut on Friday here are the areas of concern as of 9:30 a.m.

MANCHESTER - Road Work on I-384 Westbound between Exits 3 and 2 (1.1 miles) in effect today until 3:21 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Friday, October 2 at 9:22 am.

E. HARTFORD - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 56 and 58 (1.0 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, October 2 at 9:16 am.

WATERBURY - Delays. I-84 Westbound is congested between Exits 23 and 20 (1.7 miles). Reported Friday, October 2 at 7:50 am.

HARTFORD - Motor Vehicle Accident (2 Vehicle) on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 50 and 51. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Friday, October 2 at 9:26 am.

CROMWELL - Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 22 and 24 (5.0 miles) in effect today until 3:20 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Friday, October 2 at 9:20 am.

STAMFORD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 9 and 4 (5.6 miles). Reported Friday, October 2 at 8:04 am.

BRIDGEPORT - Route 130 (Fairfield Ave) at Main Street is CLOSED in both directions due to a water main break.

TRUMBULL - Road Work on RT25 Northbound between Exits 7 and 9 (1.6 miles) in effect today until 1:00 pm. The left and center lanes are closed. Reported Friday, October 2 at 6:40 am.

NEW BRITAIN - Road Work on RT72 Westbound between Exits 6 and 2 (1.5 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Friday, October 2 at 8:34 am.

MIDDLETOWN - Road Work on RT9 Northbound between Exits 15 and 16 (0.3 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, October 2 at 9:19 am.

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