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

FOR RELEASE: August 2, 2013

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Nighttime Spot Milling along Merritt Parkway in Norwalk and Westport

      The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that nighttime spot milling will be performed along the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) Northbound and Southbound in Norwalk and Westport beginning Monday, August 5, 2013. 

      The work consists of spot milling bumps on a 3.20 mile segment of Route 15 Northbound and Southbound in Norwalk and Westport.  This project is scheduled to occur on the evening of Monday, August to Friday morning August 9, 2013. 

LANE CLOSURE INFO

      Motorists can expect alternating lane closures to occur on Route 15 Northbound and Southbound between Exit 40A (SR 719, Main Avenue) and Exit 41 (Route 33, Wilton Road) in Norwalk and Westport.  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 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (weeknights). 

      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.