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

FOR RELEASE: July 27, 2015

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

      The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the following 1-95 ramp closures to allow for milling and paving operations: I-95 Southbound Exits 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 & 10 On and Off ramps in Norwalk and Darien during the month of August from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday.

      This work is part of the pavement preservation project along 1-95.  The project begins at mile 10.67 (Exit 10) and ends at log mile 15.91(Exit 15) in both the Northbound and Southbound directions. The project consists of micro milling 2.5 inches of the travel surface and replacing it with 3 inches of Polymer Modified Asphalt; and also the replacement of the top 2 inches of the travel surface on all ramps within the project limits.

      CTDOT Project No. 35-195 was awarded to O&G Industries, Inc. of Torrington CT on March 17, 2015 at a cost of $14,488,177.50 with an anticipated completion date of November 09, 2015. 

LANE CLOSURE and Ramp Detour Info –

      The regular work schedule for this project is from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (Monday thru Friday).

      Ramp closure detours will be implemented as specified in the Maintenance and Protection of Traffic specifications with the appropriate signage.

      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.

Additional lane closure information can be found on the Department’s interactive map at CTroads.org.