CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 | |
FOR RELEASE: June 17, 2008 |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062 Fax: (860) 594-3066 Web site:www.ct.gov/dot |
The exit 25A and 26 ramps will be closed on the nights the ramps are paved. Ramp closures and detour use will be limited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Detours will be posted.
Paving on I-84 Eastbound is expected to be completed in early July.
Paving on I-84 Westbound will begin after paving is completed in the Eastbound direction.
In addition, drainage repairs will continue on I-84 Westbound and will be performed at night.
The Westbound exit 25A and 26 off ramps will be closed one at a time to perform drainage crossings. Ramp closure and detour use will be limited between the hours of 10:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m. Detours will be posted.
Traffic Operations
Traffic may encounter various single lane or shoulder closures between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on I-84, and also after 6:00 p.m.
During night operations traffic may also be reduced to one operational lane between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. in the Eastbound direction, and between the hours of 8:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. in the Westbound direction.
Closure of ramps for exit 25A and exit 26 may be encountered between 10:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m.
Construction signs and State Police will be utilized for traffic control.
Motorists should use caution through the work zones and reduce their speed accordingly.