CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

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

FOR RELEASE: September 14, 2007
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
   OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
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NEWINGTON, Conn.- State Transportation Commissioner Ralph J. Carpenter announced today that a Milling and Resurfacing project will be performed on Route 162 (Bridgeport Avenue and Broad Street) from Route 1 to River Street, in Milford.  This project is scheduled to begin on or about Sunday, September 16, 2007 and continue to Saturday, September 29, 2007.

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone.  The regular work schedule for this project is 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Sunday – Friday evenings).  

Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions.  Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving through the work area.
Department of Transportation

Mailing address
2800 Berlin Turnpike
P.O Box 417546
Newington CT 06131-7546