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

FOR RELEASE: October 19, 2018

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

Nighttime Bridge Maintenance on I-95 Northbound in West Haven

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime bridge maintenance project will continue on I-95 Northbound in West Haven through Friday, November 2, 2018.

The project consists of maintenance to the I-95 Northbound, Bridge #00162 (Metro-North overpass) in West Haven. Work hours are 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 to the morning of Friday, November 2, 2018.

The work is included in the Department of Transportation’s 2018 bridge maintenance program to support state forces with bridge repairs and is being performed by Hammonasset Construction.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Motorists can expect lane closures on I-95 Northbound and Southbound between Exit 43 (Campbell Avenue) and Exit 44 (Rte. 10 Ella T. Grasso Boulevard).  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 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

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.