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

FOR RELEASE: January 17, 2014

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Nighttime Bridge Maintenance on I-95 in New Haven

      The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime bridge maintenance project will be performed on I-95 Northbound and Southbound in New Haven, January 21-23, 2014.

      The project consists of bridge maintenance to the I-95 northbound and southbound ridge over the West River.  This project is scheduled to occur from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 21, through Thursday, January 23, 2014. 

LANE CLOSURE INFO:

      Motorists can expect lane closures on I-95 Northbound and Southbound between Exit 43 (Campbell Avenue) and Exit 46 (Sargent Drive) in New Haven.  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 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Tuesday and Thursday 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.