CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546 |
FOR RELEASE: May 16, 2014 |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot |
The contractor is scheduled to remove the existing bridge beams and bridge deck and then install the new arch culvert starting Friday May 30, 2014 at 6 PM. Work that includes lane closures and traffic shifts will occur during the entire weekend and will be completed by 6 AM Monday, June 2, 2014.
LANE CLOSURE INFO
One lane in each direction will be closed between Fenn Road and Maple Hill Road. Motorists can expect delays and short term stoppages, however traffic impacts will be kept to a minimum. There are no detours anticipated with this closure, but the following alternate routes are suggested:
· Alternate Route 1 – Willard Avenue, West Hill Road and Fenn Road
· Alternate Route 2 – Maple Hill Avenue, New Britain Avenue and East Street
Signs will be posted and the Newington Police will be used to assist motorists through this area. All work will occur weather permitting and will be rescheduled if necessary.