DOT says Noroton Heights train station construction is progressing on schedule
Despite these assurances, some commuters are frustrated which what they say is slow — and in some cases no — progress.
Transportation
Postponed: Saturday’s Hoyt Street closure postponed a week due to predicted rain
UPDATE: Hoyt Street natural gas work scheduled for Saturday has been postponed to Aug. 25 after rain is predicted. Darien Police are advising residents that Hoyt Street (State … read more
Darien Police issue traffic advisory for Darien Boy Scouts’ annual tag sale Sunday
The 45th annual Boy Scout Tag Sale will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 from 8:30 to 4 p.m. at the Andrew Shaw Memorial Scout Cabin located at 140 West Ave in Darien. • Boy Scouts … read more
Man killed on tracks near West Haven Metro North station Thursday morning
A 27-year -old man was killed early Thursday morning east of the West Haven Metro North station according to the MTA. Just after 6 a.m. an unauthorized person on the … read more
Eversource continuing construction for natural gas in Darien
As part of a multi-million-dollar project to expand the natural gas distribution system in Darien and New Canaan, Eversource began working along state routes 106 and 124 on Monday, April … read more
Talk taxes, tolls and transportation at the library
Darien resident and long-time commuter advocate Jim Cameron explores Connecticut’s transportation crisis and possible solutions to our crowded trains and highways, higher fares and proposed service cuts on Wednesday, May 2 at … read more
Metro-North suspends service until further notice Wednesday night due to weather
Metro-North Hudson, Harlem and New Haven Line and branch service is suspended until further notice due to multiple storm-related infrastructure issues impacting the ability to safely operate trains. Metro-North is … read more
Metro-North to operate reduced schedule Wednesday
Metro-North will operate a reduced weekday schedule with some combined/cancelled trains during the morning and evening peaks. A winter storm warning is in effect from midnight Wednesday through 4 a.m. … read more
Metro-North reducing service on all lines after 10 p.m. Friday due to winter storm
Metro-North expects to operate regular weekend service on Saturday, March 3.
House Democrats begin push for electronic tolls; Darien officials have mixed reactions
On Monday morning, a dozen Democrats from the House of Representatives promised to put forth a bill that would pave the way for electronic tolls on Connecticut highways. The Department … read more