Ken Gucker

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that there will be repairs to the bridge milling and concrete deck on I-84 between Exits 3 and 7 in Danbury starting Monday, April 7. There are four bridges remaining that are slated for rehabilitation. The project is scheduled to be completed in October 2025.

I hope you had a restful weekend. Please read below to learn more about a few events taking place in our community.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that wrong way driver preventative maintenance and recertification will be performed on I-84 east and westbound at various exit ramps in our area. This project is scheduled to start on Tuesday, March 25. The project consists of wrong way driver preventative maintenance and recertification on I-84.

March 13, 1942 marks the official birthday of the U.S Army K9 Corps! To honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. Military Working Dogs, March 13th is now recognized as National K9 Veterans Day.

I provided testimony on SB 1313 during last Friday's Planning and Development committee meeting. This bill would require municipal zoning regulations to authorize a greater density of housing development within one-half mile of a public transit station.

Affordable and accessible childcare is essential for Connecticut families and businesses to thrive. H.B. 5003, a top legislative priority for House Democrats this session, will expedite funding for families, attract and retain childcare educators, and enhance both new and existing childcare facilities.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that Wrong Way Driver Detection Installations will be performed on I-84 at Exit 2 eastbound and Exit 8 westbound in Danbury. This project is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, March 12. The project consists of installation of the wrong way driver system on I-84 Eastbound, Exit 2 in Danbury.

On Monday, I was proud to vote for a bill allocating $40 million in funding to special education, giving immediate support to more than 140 school districts in our state and helping to provide the highest quality education for our students.