CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546
FOR RELEASE: October 21, 2008	FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:    OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS    TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062    Fax: (860) 594-3066    Web site:www.ct.gov/dot

Waterbury, CT - The Department of Transportation announced weather permitting, the closure of East Aurora Street at Route 73 for paving operations.  The closures are scheduled to take place on the following days:

Saturday       November 1, 2008              6am to 6pm

Sunday         November 2, 2008              6am to 6pm

Rain Dates:

Saturday       November 8, 2008              6am to 6pm

Sunday         November 9, 2008              6am to 6pm

Detour signage will be in place.  Waterbury Police personnel will be on site to assist motorists with the Detour.

Variable Message Boards will be positioned in advance of the intersection on Route 73 alerting motorists to use Huntingdon Avenue and Watertown Avenue as Detour routes.

Motorists should expect minimal delays.

Motorists are urged to obey the posted speed limit and to use caution through this and all other construction work zones.