CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7456

FOR RELEASE: June 30, 2009

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062 FAX: (860) 594-3065 WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

The State Department of Transportation is announcing that a Milling and Resurfacing project will be performed on Route 138 from the Griswold Town Line to Route 165 in Voluntown.  This project is scheduled to begin on  Wednesday, July 1, 2009 and continue through Friday, August 7, 2009.

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone.  The regular work schedule for this project is 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday).  No work will take place on Friday, July 3, 2009 or on Monday, July 6, 2009 due to the Fourth of July Holiday weekend.

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.