CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546

FOR RELEASE: July 9, 2014

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

Milling and Resurfacing along Route 198 in Woodstock

      The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 198 in Woodstock, July 14-21, 2014.

      The project consists of milling and resurfacing a 2.84 mile segment of Route 198 in Woodstock.  The milling segment of this project is scheduled to occur on Monday, July 14, 2014.  The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed from Monday, July 21, 2014, through Tuesday, July 29, 2014.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

      Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 198 between Route 197 to the MA State Line. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

      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.