CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546
FOR RELEASE: December 10, 2013
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

Nighttime Bridge Maintenance Will Require Closure of the Niantic River Drawbridge on Route 156 in East Lyme & Waterford
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that nighttime bridge maintenance will require the closure of the Niantic River Drawbridge on Route 156 in East Lyme & Waterford.
The work consists of routine maintenance on the Niantic River Drawbridge.  This work is scheduled to occur from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, to Wednesday, December 11, 2013.
This work is being performed by state forces.
LANE CLOSURE INFO
The following detour will be implemented while work is being performed:  Niantic River Rd. to Rt. 1, to Rt. 161, to Rt. 156 will be signed for both directions.  A traffic sign pattern will be utilized to guide motorists through the detour. The regular work schedule for this project is from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. (Tuesday-Wednesday).
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.