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

FOR RELEASE: September 1, 2017

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Resurfacing Project along Route 154 (Middlesex Tpk.) in Old Saybrook

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 154 (Middlesex Turnpike) in Old Saybrook, beginning on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

The project consists of milling and resurfacing a 1.83 mile segment of Route 154 (Middlesex Tpk.) in

Old Saybrook. The milling segment for this project is scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2017, through Monday, September 11, 2017.  The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed on Monday, September 18, 2017, through Monday, September 25, 2017.

LANE CLOSURE INFO:

Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 154 (Middlesex Tpk.) between Route 1 (Boston Post Rd.) to Monk Road in Old Saybrook. Two (2) local policemen, one (1) certified traffic controller, and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone.  The regular work schedule for this project is from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday – 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.