Connecticut Declares State of Emergency as Commercial Vehicle Ban Sets In Ahead of Winter Storm
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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont declared a state of emergency and issued a ban on commercial vehicles on all limited-access highways starting at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, to curb dangerous travel ahead of a major winter storm. The ban excludes emergency, utility, and essential-service vehicles. Residents are urged to shelter in place through the storm, which is expected to linger into Monday; officials will announce when the restriction can be lifted.
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- Governor Lamont Declares State of Emergency, Limits Commercial Vehicle Travel Ahead of Approaching Major Winter Storm portal.ct.gov
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- Major winter storm spurs CT state of emergency and travel ban on Sunday. Here's what to know ctinsider.com
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