CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546
FOR RELEASE: May 6, 2008	FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:    OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS    TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062    Fax: (860) 594-3066    Web site:www.ct.gov/dot

Project #51-257/262

F.A.P. #-0012(130) & 0004(202)

Town of Farmington, Connecticut

Route 4

Bridge # 00431 over the Farmington River and

Intersection and Safety Improvements on Route 4 at Town Farm Road

Farmington, CT- The Department of Transportation today announced that, weather permitting, the start of nighttime construction activities for the replacement of Bridge #00431, Route 4 over the Farmington River and intersection and safety improvements on Route 4 at Town Farm Road on Sunday, May 11, 2008.

Motorists should expect lane closures.

The allowable work hours are as follows:

Traffic Operations

Alternating one-way traffic may be encountered between 9:00 pm and 6:00 am Monday through Friday, and 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays. 

Traffic may be halted to expedite construction for up to 10 minutes from 12:01 am through 5:00 am.

Motorists are advised to abide by the posted speed limit and expect traffic delays. 

Construction signs, uniformed Traffic control personnel and Local Police will be utilized for traffic control.