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

FOR RELEASE: March 23, 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 the weekend closure of the I-84 Connector (TR833) from the Founder’s Bridge (Route 2 East) to I-84 Eastbound. The closure is necessary as part of the Reconstruction of Bridge 02375.  The work is part of the $22 million bridge rehabilitation project being constructed by The Brunalli Construction Company. 

Ramp Closure and Detour Information:
The I-84 Connector on Route 2 East, from the Founders Bridge and from the Pitkin Street on ramp will be closed Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 4:00 AM to Sunday, April 2, 2017, at 5:00 PM and Saturday, April 8, 2017, at 4:00 AM to Sunday, April 9, 2017, at 5:00 PM.
  
Route 2 Motorists will remain on Route 2 East and be directed to take Exit 5, and proceed left onto Willow Street, under Route 2, then left onto Route 2 West, to Exit 2E to I-84 Eastbound.

Pitkin Street motorists will be directed East on Pitkin to Jayce Street, then straight onto Route 2 East, to Exit 5, and proceed left onto Willow Street, under Route 2, then left onto Route 2 West, to Exit 2E to I-84 Eastbound.