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

FOR RELEASE: November 13, 2015

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

Overnight Ramp Closures on I-95 in Darien and Norwalk

   The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that I-95 Exits 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 on and off ramps will be closed on various dates between November 13-30, to allow for ramps milling and paving operations.

   This work is part of the pavement preservation project along I-95.  The project begins at Exit 10 (Norton Ave.) and ends at Exit 15 (US 7) in both the northbound and southbound directions. The project consists of micro milling 2.5” of the wearing surface and replacing it with 3” of Polymer Modified Asphalt. Also, replacement of the top 2” of the wearing surface on all ramps within the project limits.

   CTDOT Project No. 0035-0195 was awarded to O&G Industries, Inc. of Torrington CT on March 17, 2015 at a cost of $14,488,177.50 and anticipated to be complete November 2015.  This project is administered by the Office of Construction – District 3, New Haven.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

   The regular work schedule for this project is from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Monday thru Friday).

   Ramp closures from 9:00 pm. to 6:00 am. There will be detours in place with detour signs posted to guide motorists around the closures.

   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.