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Man Killed After Falling From Highway Overpass, Hit By 2 Cars: Police: CT News

Strike Shuts Down School Buses In CT Town / Live Updates On Closures, Delays, Roadwork On CT's Major Roads / Work Week Weather Forecast.

Here is a look at the top breaking news stories from across Connecticut.
Here is a look at the top breaking news stories from across Connecticut. (Patch graphic)

Good Monday morning Connecticut,

There was a lot of breaking news across the state this past weekend and early Monday. Here is a look at those top stories:

Man Killed After Falling From Highway Overpass, Hit By 2 Cars: Police

The identity of the deceased has been released by authorities.>>>Read More.

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ID Released Of Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In Crash: Police

The collision threw the man off the motorcycle, which caught fire.>>>Read More.


17-Year-Old Girl's Death Under Investigation: Police

The girl was pronounced dead after she was found unresponsive in a home, according to police.>>>Read More.

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Just In Monday AM

Strike Shuts Down School Buses In CT Town

There are no school buses servicing the Public Schools Monday, according to the local school district.>>>Read More.


CT DOT Traffic Updates for Monday Morning

Accident

WETHERSFIELD - Crash (1 Vehicle) on I-91 Northbound between Exits 25 and 27. The left and center lanes are closed. Reported Monday, April 17 at 7:50 am.

Roadwork projects until 4 p.m. Monday

NORWICH - Road Work on I-395 Southbound between Exits 18 and 14 (3.7 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, April 17 at 7:52 am.

STONINGTON - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 90 and 92 (6.5 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, April 17 at 7:32 am.

STONINGTON - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 91 and 90 (3.0 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, April 17 at 8:34 am.

WATERBURY - Road Work on RT 8 Southbound between Exits 34 and 30 (1.3 miles) in effect today until 4:31 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, April 17 at 8:31 am.

E. HARTFORD - Road Work on RT 2 Westbound between Exits 5A and 3 (2.1 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, April 17 at 9:00 am.

LITCHFIELD - Road Work on RT 8 Southbound between Exits 41 and 39 (4.2 miles) in effect today until 4:07 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Monday, April 17 at 9:07 am.

BERLIN - Road Work on RT 9 Southbound between Exits 31 and 30 (2.3 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Monday, April 17 at 8:59 am.

NEW BRITAIN - Road Work on RT 9 Northbound between Exits 35 and 36 (0.5 miles) in effect today until 4:08 pm. The left and center lanes are closed. Reported Monday, April 17 at 9:11 am.

Delays

STAMFORD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 9 and 5 (3.8 miles). Reported Monday, April 17 at 7:21 am.

WESTPORT - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 18 and 13 (7.3 miles). Reported Monday, April 17 at 7:47 am.

NEW HAVEN - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 46 and 44 (0.8 miles). Reported Monday, April 17 at 7:56 am.

NORWALK - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 40B and 36 (4.5 miles). Reported Monday, April 17 at 6:31 am.

TRUMBULL - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 49 and 48 (1.8 miles). Reported Monday, April 17 at 8:15 am.

FAIRFIELD - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 46 and 42 (1.6 miles). Reported Monday, April 17 at 9:11 am.

Closures

ROCKY HILL - The Ferry is CLOSED until further notice due high waters. Reported Monday, April 17 at 6:00 am.

CHESTER - Chester-Hadlyme Ferry CLOSED because of high waters. Reported Sunday, April 16 at 1:43 pm.


Work week weather forecast via the National Weather Service:

Today: Showers, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Patchy fog before 2pm. High near 65. East wind around 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 8 to 13 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

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