Connecticut Route 372 (original) (raw)

Route 372, formerly 72, was the topic of this state general assembly exchange, discussing a bill to name a section of highway:

JIM BURNES: ...In the second case, on 5423, the language of the bill and the heading of the bill are inconsistent in that the title suggests I-84. The language of the bill designates Route 372. I-84 again is already named as the Yankee expressway and a technical correction, Route 372 runs easterly from Plainville to Berlin, not the other direction. So, it's something that you might want to have the staff just look at. The second bill...excuse me, any questions? Those were just technical in nature.

SEN CIOTTO: You say I-84 has already been named, Jim?

JIM BURNES: Yes, it's the Yankee expressway by Special Act 166 of the 1961 General Assembly. From the New York State line to the Connecticut River in Hartford.

SEN. CIOTTO: (mike not on).

JIM BURNES: (laughter). Again, the language says Route 372, which is not an expressway. That's old Route 72. So we're not exactly sure what the intent is here.

SEN. CIOTTO: (mike not on).

JIM BURNES: Chester Bowles highway from 91 down, you know...that was 1978.

SEN. CIOTTO: (mike not on).

JIM BURNES: Find an unnamed section perhaps, yes.