Bridge Maintenance project I-84 in Waterbury

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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NEWINGTON, Conn. - State Transportation Commissioner Ralph J. Carpenter announced today that a Bridge Maintenance project will be performed on I-84 (westbound) between Exits 23 and 18, in Waterbury. This project is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 16, 2007.

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Saturday evening). There will be alternating lane closures while the work is taken place. If cancelled due to inclement weather the rescheduled date would be Saturday, June 23, 2007.

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 area.