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

FOR RELEASE: February 15, 2017

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

Bethel Rail Station Parking Lot Expansion Project Begins

TheConnecticutDepartmentofTransportationisannouncingthatconstructionactivityhas begunat the Bethel Rail Station Parking Lot in Bethel.

The project consists of reconstruction of the existing parking lot which will increase the number of parking spaces for the rail station.  The reconstruction includes new pavement and new line striping for all parking stalls. Construction will be performed in four stages, and will also include the installation of new lighting and updated drainage. A total of 324 parking spaces will be available upon project completion.

DOT Project No. 0302-0015 was awarded to Guerrera Construction Company, Inc. at a cost of

$1,698,435.75 on 12/14/16 and is scheduled to be completed 11/28/2017.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Tentatively beginning 02/06/17, expect delays on project roadway as follows:

·         Durant Ave. Alternating one way traffic between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.