CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 | |
FOR RELEASE:September 18 , 2008 |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062 Fax: (860) 594-3066 Web site:www.ct.gov/dot |
The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced today that the Route 136 Bridge over the
Route 136 at the bridge will be closed to traffic beginning at 2:00 a.m. Saturday morning and the Contractor will reopen one lane of traffic in each direction no later than 4 a.m. Monday morning with all lanes open to traffic by 0600 a.m. Detour signs will be in place to direct motorists to alternate routes in the area.
Marine traffic will be provided a minimum of a 40 foot channel for passage. Normal marine traffic should not be affected.
The work is part of Project Number 102-300 for the Rehabilitation of Bridge # 02295, Route 136 over the