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

FOR RELEASE: December 5, 2017

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

Nighttime Bridge Maintenance along I-95 Northbound in Bridgeport

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime bridge maintenance project will be performed on I-95 northbound, Bridge #0111A (Bridgeport Harbor, Rt. 130, Metro-North overpass), beginning Wednesday, December 6, 2017.

The project consists of emergency bridge maintenance on I-95 NB, Bridge # 0111A (Bridgeport Harbor, Rt.130, MNRR overpass) in Bridgeport. This project is scheduled to occur from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.                  Wednesday, December 6, 2017 to the morning of Thursday, December 7, 2017.

This project is included in the Department of Transportation’s 2017 bridge maintenance program.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Motorists can expect delays on I-95 NB at Exit 27 to Exit 28, in Bridgeport. 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 6:00 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.