CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546
FOR RELEASE: June 5, 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 a Bridge Maintenance project will be performed on SR 796 (Milford Connector) at the Exit 54 on ramp to Route 15 (southbound) in Milford.  This project is scheduled to take place on or about Monday, June 9, 2008 and Tuesday, June 10, 2008. A posted detour will be in effect while the work is being performed.

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the area.  The regular work schedule for this project is 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Monday - Tuesday). If cancelled due to weather the reschedule date would be Wednesday, June 11, 2008. 

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.