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

FOR RELEASE: August 13, 2018

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 the new eastbound 23 on-ramp, east of Hamilton Avenue Bridge, will open beginning on Monday night, August 13. The temporary loop ramp, west of the bridge will close permanently. Eastbound Exit 23 off-ramp, from I-84 and downtown Waterbury to Hamilton Avenue, will remain open as a one-way off-ramp.

Hamilton Avenue Bridge will open to its new full width, and temporarily striped to provide one thru-travel lane in each direction and a left-turn lane from southbound Hamilton Avenue to the new eastbound 23 on-ramp. 

Access to the eastbound Exit 25 off-ramp will open in its permanent location, west of Hamilton Avenue Bridge. The eastbound Exit 25 detour route, that has been in effect utilizing eastbound Exit 23, will close permanently.

PROJECT INFO
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is working to inform local residents of current and upcoming construction activities through project newsletters, press notices, travel alerts, social media, as well as the I-84 Waterbury project website. If you have any questions related to construction, please contact us at info@i-84waterbury.com.