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

FOR RELEASE: May 8, 2017

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

Removal of Temporary Water Transmission Line along Merritt Parkway

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a project consisting of the removal of the temporary water transmission line installed along the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) southbound in New Canaan and Stamford, beginning Tuesday, May 9, 2017.

The project consists of removing the temporary transmission pipe and restoring the landscaping in the grass and wooded area from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Tuesday, May 9, 2017 through Friday, June 9, 2017, on 

Rt.15 SB between Exit 36 and Exit 35. 

      Aquarion Water Company is performing this project.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Motorists can expect to see crews working in the grass and wooded areas along Route 15 SB between Exit 36 (Route 106, Old Stamford Road) and 35 (Route 137, High Ridge Road).  No lane closures or shifts are expected on

Route 15. The regular work schedule for this project is 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday)

Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule might become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions.  Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity.