CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

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

FOR RELEASE: September 23, 2008
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
   OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
   TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
   Fax: (860) 594-3066
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NEWINGTON, Conn.-State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that a Line Painting project will be performed on I-84 (east and west) between Exits 47 (Sigourney St.) and 56 (Governor St.) in Hartford/East Hartford. This project is scheduled to take place on or about Wednesday, September 24, 2008 and Tuesday, September 30, 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 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. (Tuesday and 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.