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

FOR RELEASE: June 19, 2009

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

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The State Department of Transportation is announcing  that a Milling and Resurfacing project will be performed on Route 99 from the Rocky Hill Town Line to Church Street in Wethersfield.  This project is scheduled to take place on Monday, June 22, 2009 and continue through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. 

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone.  The  work schedule for this project is 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Monday – Thursday evenings).  No work will take place on Thursday, July 2, 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.