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

FOR RELEASE: August 10, 2018

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Nighttime Bridge Maintenance along I-91 Southbound in Wallingford and North Haven

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime bridge maintenance project will be performed on I-91 southbound in Wallingford and North Haven, beginning Monday, August 13, 2018.

The project consists of bridge maintenance on various bridges on I-91 SB (listed below) in Wallingford & North Haven.  This project is scheduled to occur from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 13, 2018 to the morning of Friday, September 14, 2018. 

No lane closures will occur from 6:00 a.m. Friday, August 31, 2018 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2018, due to the Labor Day holiday.

This project is included in the Department of Transportation’s 2018 bridge maintenance program to support state forces with bridge repairs and is being performed by Dynamic Surface Application.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Motorists can expect lane closures on I-91 SB between Exit 14 (East Center Street) and Exit 12 (Washington Avenue) in Wallingford & North Haven.  Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Monday through Thursday evenings)

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.