CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

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

FOR RELEASE:September 16 , 2008
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NEWINGTON, Conn.-State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that a Bridge Maintenance project will be performed on

Route 15 (northbound) between Exits 61 and 62 in Hamden. This project is scheduled to take place on or about Friday, September 19, 2008 and continue to Monday, September 22, 2008. This is a continuous operation (24 hrs.) and northbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane throughout the duration of the project.

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone.  The regular work schedule for this project is 9:00 p.m. Friday evening to 5:00 a.m. Monday morning. 

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.