CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

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

FOR RELEASE: September 5, 2007
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NEWINGTON, Conn.- State Transportation Commissioner Ralph J. Carpenter announced today that a Traffic Loop Installation project will be performed on I-84 (eastbound) in the HOV Lane, between Exits 62 and 63, in Manchester.  This project is scheduled to take place on or about Wednesday, September 5, 2007.  Rain date: Thursday, September 6, 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 11:00 p.m. (Wednesday evening). 

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.