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Founded in 2015, Seaview Equipment has grown from a small startup born out of necessity into one of Connecticut’s emerging heavy equipment dealerships, serving contractors, municipalities and construction professionals throughout the region. Based in Bridgeport, Conn., the company was founded by brothers Luis and Jose Vaz, whose roots in construction trace back to their childhood working with construction equipment on the family farm in Portugal. The family immigrated to the United States during their teen years and the boys found gainful employment working for area contractors in various capacities. Eventually, the brothers launched their own construction company, The Seaview Equipment team stands together at the company’s Bridgeport steadily expanding their fleet and headquarters. Since its founding in 2015, the dealership has built its repcapabilities as demand grew. utation on customer service, contractor-focused support and a growing see SEAVIEW page 8
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CTDOT Announces Major Rehabilitation On Northbound Span of Gold Star Bridge
CTDOT announced that the Gold Star Memorial Bridge rehabilitation project is entering its next phase, with major work beginning on the northbound span of this critical I-95 crossing over the Thames River between New London and Groton. This work includes a range of structural and safety improvements. Crews will strengthen and repair structural steel, replace bearings and install a new bridge deck and joints. Additional work includes repairing
concrete substructures, replacing approach slabs, upgrading bridge barriers and fencing, installing new lighting, replacing overhead sign structures and completing full painting of the superstructure. These improvements will enhance safety, reliability and the long-term performance of the bridge. see BRIDGE page 14
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Aerial view of the Gold Star Memorial Bridge.