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

FOR RELEASE: November 18, 2010

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 Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the Route 34 eastbound ramps to I-91 and I-95 north will be closed for approximately two hours each on Thursday night, 11/18/10, for bridge inspection.  Motorists will be rerouted to the I-95 southbound Sargent Drive off ramp (Exit 46) and detour signs will guide motorists back onto to I-91 or I-95 north.  The work may be rescheduled due to inclement weather.

Ramp closure hours are:

- Route 34 east to I-91 north:  Thursday, 11/18, 10 p.m. to Midnight

- Route 34 east to I-95 north:  Thursday, 11/18, Midnight to 2 a.m. Friday

Please visit www.i95newhaven.com for more information on the corridor program and updated schedules and traffic information on this project.