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

FOR RELEASE: August 18, 2014

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

Nighttime Bridge Maintenance on Route 15 in Orange

      The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime bridge maintenance project will be performed on Route 15, northbound and southbound, in Orange beginning August 20, 2014.

      The project consists of bridge maintenance to the Rte. 15 Bridge under Route 121 in Orange This project is scheduled to occur from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2014 to the morning of Friday, September 12, 2014.

      No work will be performed Monday, September1, 2014. (Labor Day)

LANE CLOSURE INFO

      Motorists can expect lane closures on Rte. 15 NB & SB between Exit 56 (Rt. 121) and Exit 57 (Rt. 34) in Orange.  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. (Monday – Thursday).

      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.