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

FOR RELEASE: August 2, 2017

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

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a complete road is scheduled to occur on Route 74 and South River Road on the Tolland/Willington town line. The closure is necessary to facilitate the ongoing construction and completion of the approaches to the new bridge over the Willimantic River.

Closure information for Route 74: Route 74 will be closed at the end of the I-84 eastbound Exit 69 ramp in Tolland to the Railroad Crossing in Willington, beginning on Friday August 11, at 6:00 PM, until Monday, August 14, at 6:00 AM.  Signage will be posted to guide motorists through the detoured route.

Closure information for South River Road: South River Road will be closed beginning on August 7, at 9:00 AM, until Monday, August 14, at 6:00 AM. Traffic will proceed east on South River Road to Depot Road ending at the intersection of Route 32 in Willington. Signage will be posted to guide motorists through the detoured route.