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

FOR RELEASE: February 29 , 2016

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

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the start of construction on Monday, March 14, 2015. for the improvements to the Exit 63 off-ramp on I-84 EB and intersection realignment with the ramp and Route 30 and Route 83 in Manchester. 

The project consists of the replacement of Bridge 05234 over the Hockanum River. It is a two-lane single-span structure on the I-84 Exit 63 off-ramp with a new four lane single-span structure. The replacement will allow for the widening of the exit ramp. Along with the additional lanes being constructed on the exit ramp, new turning lanes are also being added on Route 30 Eastbound and Route 83 Northbound. The majority of the construction will be sequenced so that work is being performed behind temporary barrier.

DOT Project No. 0076-0193 was awarded on November 18, 2015 to Rotha Contracting Company Inc. of Avon, CT at a cost of $5,858,060.83 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of August 2017.

Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 30 & 83, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and ramp closures at Exit 63, Monday through Friday 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. A detour signs for the ramp closure will be posted instructing motorists to use Exits 64 and 65.

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.