New COVID-19 Surge Expected, Lamont Warns, As More Shots Approved: CT News

Good Wednesday morning Connecticut,

Not bad today. Some sunshine and temperatures rise into the mid to upper 40s. There is a slim chance of a rain shower this afternoon and evening. More rain showers are forecast on Thursday and possibly some thunderstorms Thursday night. Temperatures rise into the 60s on Thursday. The weekend looks partly sunny, with temperatures into the low to mid 50s.

Here are the trending news stories across Connecticut:

Gov. Lamont Warns COVID-19 Surge Likely This Spring, More Vaccine Shots Approved

The infection rate has begun to rise in Connecticut and hospitalizations increased too. (Read the full details here.)

Students Protest Principal Put On Leave: Report

Students walked out of classes and rallied in support of a popular principal who was put on administrative leave.(Read More here.)

Sandy Hook Families Reject Alex Jones Settlement Offer: Report

Jones, who lost a defamation lawsuit, offered to pay this amount to each of the eight victim families who sued him.>>>Read More.

Judge Issues New Ruling In Jennifer Dulos Case: Here’s Everything That Happened In Court

Michelle Troconis's attorney, Jon Schoenhorn, had argued it amounts to punishment.>>>Read More.

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Current conditions on CT's major roadways:

E. HARTFORD - Road Work on I-384 Eastbound between Exits 1 and 2 (2.0 miles) in effect today until 4:06 pm. The right and center lanes are closed. Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 9:06 am.

MONTVILLE - Road Work on I-395 Southbound between Exits 9 and 6 (3.2 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 9:18 am.

CHESHIRE - Road Work on I-691 Eastbound between Exits 3 and 5 (4.1 miles) in effect today until 4:08 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 9:08 am.

SOUTHBURY - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 14 and 10 (5.3 miles) in effect today until 3:12 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 9:12 am.

PLAINVILLE - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 33 and 28 (8.9 miles) in effect today until 3:15 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 9:15 am.

HARTFORD - Road Work on I-91 Northbound at Exit 33 in effect until 3:30 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Tuesday, March 29 at 6:10 am.

GUILFORD - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 59 and 61 (3.1 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 9:15 am.

NORWALK - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 19 and 11 (10.1 miles). Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 7:53 am.

STAMFORD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 9 and 5 (3.7 miles). Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 7:39 am.

WETHERSFIELD - Road Work on RT15 Northbound between Nott Street and Exit 85 in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 8:01 am.

MERIDEN - Road Work on RT15 Southbound between North Broad Street and Exit 67W in effect today until 3:04 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 9:04 am.

MERIDEN - Road Work on RT15 Northbound between Exits 68W and North Broad Street in effect today until 3:05 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 9:04 am.

HARTFORD - Road Work on RT15 Southbound area Exit 86 in effect today until 3:11 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 9:11 am.

ORANGE - Road Work on RT15 Southbound between Exits 58 and 57 (0.2 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 9:11 am.

NORTH HAVEN - Road Work on RT15 Southbound between Exits 63 and 60 (3.3 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 9:12 am.

STRATFORD - Road Work on RT15 Southbound between Exits 53 and 52 (0.7 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 9:22 am.

TRUMBULL - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 38 and 37 (1.7 miles). Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 6:37 am.

SHELTON - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 12 and 13 in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right and center lanes are closed. Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 8:29 am.

WINCHESTER - Road Work on RT8 Southbound before exit 46 in effect today until 3:54 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 8:57 am.

OLD SAYBROOK - Road Work on RT9 Southbound between Exits 2 and 1 (1.3 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, March 30 at 8:45 am.