CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

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

FOR RELEASE: April 23, 2008
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NEWINGTON, Conn.-Acting Transportation Commissioner H. James Boice announced today that a Bridge Maintenance project will be performed on I-91 (southbound), between Exits 26 and 27, in Hartford.  This project is scheduled to take place on or about Wednesday, April 23, 2008.    

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone.  The regular work schedule for this project is 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.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.