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

FOR RELEASE: August 8, 2014

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

Repairing Highway Illumination on Route 7 in Danbury

      The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the repairs to highway lighting on Route 7, NB & SB from Exit 7, (Vicinity of Danbury Airport) to I-84, Exit 3 (Lake Avenue); and the Route 7 to I-84 WB & EB Interchange Ramps.

      This project is scheduled to occur on Saturday, August 9, 2014 from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., weather permitting. 

LANE CLOSURE INFO

      Motorists should expect alternating lane closures. Impact attenuators and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zones.  The regular work schedule for this project is

5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

      Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity. Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions.