CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

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

FOR RELEASE: January 4, 2008
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
   OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
   TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
   Fax: (860) 594-3066
   Web site:
www.ct.gov/dot

Emergency I-84 Bridge Repairs This Weekend in Vernon

          The Connecticut Department of Transportation announces that emergency bridge joint repairs will be made on I-84 east- and west-bound on Saturday and Sunday, January 5 and 6, 2008, between Exits 63 and 65 in Vernon.

          Sign patterns, cones and crash units will be utilized to guide motorists through the work site. Work hours will be between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

          Motorists are asked to use caution and exercise patience during this project.