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

FOR RELEASE: August 11, 2016

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

Chip Sealing Project along Route 20 (Riverton Road)

And State Road 488 (Mill Street) in Hartland

   The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a chip sealing project will be performed on Route 20 (Riverton Road) and State Road 488 (Mill Street) in Hartland, beginning Tuesday, August 16, 2016.

   The project consists of chip sealing a 4.68 mile segment of Route 20 (Riverton Road), from West Street to Hogback Road, and SR 488 (Mill Street) from Route 20 (Riverton Road) to a 0.1 mile segment north of Hogback Road, in Hartland. This project is scheduled to occur Tuesday, August 16, 2016 through Thursday, August 18, 2016.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

   Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 20 (Riverton Road) from West Street to Hogback Road and SR 488 (Mill Street) from Route 20 from a 0.1 mile segment north of Hogback Road. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

   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.