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

FOR RELEASE: March 2, 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 a temporary deviation from the drawbridge operation regulations (33 CFR 117.5 and 33 CFR 117.209) due to ongoing repair work at Cos Cob Bridge over Mianus River in Greenwich, Connecticut. Under this deviation, the draw of the bridge is authorized to operate as follows from 8 a.m. April 10, 2018, to 8 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018:

From 8 a.m. Monday to 4 p.m. Friday, the draw will remain closed to maritime navigation. From 4:01 p.m. Friday to 7:59 a.m. Monday, the draw shall open with 24 hours advance notice. Vessels capable of passing under the bridge in the closed to navigation position shall be allowed to pass at all times.