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

FOR RELEASE: April 21, 2017

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

Bridge Repairs along Interstate 95 between Greenwich & Darien

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that repairs will be performed on five bridges on I-95 Northbound and Southbound in Greenwich, Stamford and Darien beginning Monday, May 1, 2017. Lane closures will be required.

The bridge work consists of removal of loose and hollow concrete on underside of bridge deck on the bridges listed below.  This work is scheduled to occur Monday, May 1, 2017 to Friday, June 2, 2017.

No work will be performed on Friday through Monday, May 26 to 29 (Memorial Day Weekend).

Greenwich – Bridge # 16 under Riverside Avenue

Stamford  -   Bridge # 24 under Wilson Street

Stamford  -   Bridge # 35 under Maher Road

Darien    -     Bridge # 42 under Noroton Avenue

Darien    -     Bridge # 47 under Old Kings Highway

This project is included in the Department of Transportation’s 2017 bridge maintenance program with bridge repairs and is being performed by State Forces.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Motorists can expect lane closures on Interstate 95 Northbound and Southbound between Exit 4 (Indian Field Road) and Exit 13 US 1 (Boston Post 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 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Monday through Friday).

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.