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

FOR RELEASE: August 9, 2013

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

      The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a bridge maintenance project will be performed on the I-84 (westbound) Exit 51 ramp in Hartford overnight, August 13-14, 2013.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

      Motorists can expect the Ramp Closure at Exit 51 on I-84 (westbound).  A detour will be in place exiting traffic at the exit 50 Ramp (Main Street-Rt. 44) right onto Market Street and continuing straight onto the Rev. Moody Overpass and then Right onto Jennings Road, Left onto I-91 (northbound) exit 33. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns and a detour will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Tuesday Evening).

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 in this vicinity.