CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546
FOR RELEASE:November 3 , 2008	FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:    OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS    TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062    Fax: (860) 594-3066    Web site:www.ct.gov/dot

NEWINGTON, Conn. -  State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that routine Bridge Safety Inspection work will be performed on Route 8 (southbound) between Exits 30 and 34 in Waterbury (Waterbury Stacks). This project is scheduled to take place between Monday November 3 and Thursday November 6, 2008.

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to close right and left lanes (alternating) on the bridge. The regular work schedule for this project is 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  

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.