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

FOR RELEASE: August 22, 2017

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

Guide Rail Repair on East River Road in Barkhamsted

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing a guide rail repair project on East River Road in Barkhamsted, beginning Friday, August, Friday 25, 2017.

The road will be closed down at Riverton Road at the entrance to Peoples State Forest, for approximately one mile. 

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone.  Motorists can utilize West River Road during the road closure. The regular work schedule for this project is 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.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.