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

FOR RELEASE: August 17, 2015

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

Installation of Epoxy Resin Pavement Markings on Various Routes in Eastern CT

      The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the installation of epoxy resin pavement markings on Various Routes in eastern Connecticut begins August 17, 2015.

      The project consists of the complete replacement of all existing pavement markings on several secondary routes throughout the state.  The project is one of several projects awarded to multiple contractors for the replacement of pavement markings throughout the state on both interstate and secondary roadways.  Many of the edge/shoulder lines and skip lines being replaced will be recessed into a machined groove to increase visibility during all weather conditions and to extend the service life of the markings.

      This project covers the following areas:

·         Route 2 North Stonington to Stonington

·         Route 2A Preston

·         Route 6 Windham to Killingly

·         Route 44 Mansfield to Putnam

·         Route 169 Norwich to Woodstock

·         I-95 Clinton to Old Saybrook

      DOT Project No. 0172-0433 was awarded to Safety Marking, Inc. of Bridgeport, Connecticut at a cost of $1,146,566.00 on July 17, 2015 and is scheduled to be completed in November 2015. This project is administered by Office of Construction – District 2, Norwich.

LANE CLOSURE INFO -

      The work will be performed utilizing a moving operation with intermittent closures of lanes and portions of ramps to complete the work.   Please use caution around this operation as these vehicles will be moving slower that posted speeds and when possible move over to provide them a buffer lane during work activity.

Secondary Roadways: Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and 8:00 pm to 5:00 am; and Sunday through Saturday 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 A.M.

I-95: Sunday to Saturday 7:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.

Motorists are urged to obey the posted speed limit and to precede with caution through this and all other construction work zones.