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

FOR RELEASE: July 27, 2016

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

Milling and Resurfacing along Route 75 in Windsor

      The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 75 in Windsor began Monday, July 25, 2016.

      The project consists of resurfacing a 4.00 mile segment of Route 75 in Windsor.

The milling segment of this project is scheduled to begin at Route 159 (Broad Street) on

Monday, July 25, 2016 to Thursday, August 4, 2016. The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to begin at Route 159 (Broad Street) on Monday, August 8, 2016 to Friday, August 19, 2016.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

      Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 75 from Route 159 (Broad Street) to the end of the  Farmington River overpass. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for the milling and resurfacing is   6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday). The 1st day of both milling and paving on Route 159 (Broad Street) is scheduled to begin at 3:00 a.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.