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

FOR RELEASE: November 16, 2016

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

Nighttime Milling and Resurfacing Project on Route 8 in Seymour

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 8 northbound in Seymour, Thursday, November 17, through Saturday, November 19, 2016. 

The project consists of milling and resurfacing a 0.135 mile segment of Route 8 northbound in Seymour.  Work hours will be 8:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 8, NB between the Exit 19 (Wakelee Ave.) on ramp and Exit 21 (Derby Ave.) off ramp. Impact attenuators, state police and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is 8:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. (Thursday through Saturday)

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.