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CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546 |
| FOR RELEASE: July 12, 2018 |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot |
Paving of Roundabout at the Intersection of Routes 110 and 111 - Significant Delays are Expected and Motorists are Urged to Seek Alternative Routes
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that paving of the newly established roundabout at the intersection of Routes 110 and 111 in Monroe will be performed beginning on July 16, 2018, and ending by July 20, 2018. Significant delays are expected. Motorists are strongly advised to seek alternative routes.
Motorists can expect lane closures and alternating one-way traffic on Route 111 between Jeanette Street and Moose Hill Road and on Route 110 between Moose Hill Rd and Route 111. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday).
Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are urged to obey the posted speed limit and to utilize caution through this and all other construction work zones.
About the Project
Project 0084-0108 was designed to improve safety at the intersection of Routes 110 & 111. The location has had a high-frequency history of motor vehicle accidents. With the construction of the roundabout, a reduction in the number of accidents is anticipated, as well as an overall safety improvement at the intersection.
DOT Project No. 0084-0108 was awarded to Richards Corporation of Terryville, CT on May 30, 2017 at a cost of $4,099,707.