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

FOR RELEASE: August 22, 2017

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                  Nighttime Milling and Resurfacing on Route 1 in Norwalk

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 1 in Norwalk, beginning Sunday, August 27, 2017.

The project consists of milling and resurfacing the 2.27 miles of Route 1 in Norwalk.  This project is scheduled to occur Sunday, August 27, 2017 through Friday, September 29, 2017.  The milling segment of this project is anticipated to be performed on Sunday, August 27, 2017 through Tuesday morning, September 12, 2017.  The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed on Sunday, September 17, 2017 to the morning of Friday,  September 29, 2017.

No work will occur during the Labor Day weekend from Friday morning September 1, 2017 through Monday, September 4, 2017.  Work will resume on Tuesday night September 5, 2017.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 1 from the Darien Town Line to Belden Avenue.  Traffic control personnel 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 5:00 a.m.  (Sunday through Thursday)

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.