CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546

FOR RELEASE: September 4, 2007
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
   OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
   TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
   Fax: (860) 594-3066
   Web site:
www.ct.gov/dot

Project No. 79-223

Painting of Pedestrian Bridge over I-691

Meriden, CT

Meriden, CT-   The Department of Transportation announced today that beginning on Monday, September 10, 2007 extended lane closures are necessary for the painting of a pedestrian bridge spanning I- 691. The work is expected to be completed by October 15, 2007.  Abhe and Svoboda, Inc of Prior Lake, Minnesota will be performing this work. 

Traffic Operations

I-691 eastbound and westbound

Monday through Sunday

In and around Exit 4 (I691 and Rt. 322) may be reduced to one lane between the hours of 7:00 pm to 6:00 am

Construction signs and State Police will be utilized for traffic control.

Motorists should use caution through the work zones and reduce their speed accordingly.