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

FOR RELEASE: January 6, 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 8 Southbound in Bridgeport

      The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime bridge maintenance project will be performed on Route 8 Southbound in Bridgeport, Jan. 8-14, 2014.

      The project consists of bridge maintenance to the Route 8 Southbound Bridge under Wells Street in Bridgeport.  This project is scheduled to occur from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014 to the morning of Tuesday, January 14, 2014. 

      This project is included in the Department of Transportation’s 2014 bridge maintenance program to support state forces with bridge repairs and is being performed by Mohawk Northeast Inc.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

      Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 8 Southbound between Exit 5 (SR 722) and Exit 3 (Main Street) in Bridgeport.  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 6:00 a.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.