CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546

FOR RELEASE: April 14, 2008
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NEWINGTON, Conn. – Acting Transportation Commissioner H. James Boice announced today that a Tree Removal project will be performed on Route 107, approximately 1/10 of a mile south of Route 53, in Redding.  This project is expected to take place on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. The rain date would be Wednesday, April 16, 2008.

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 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Tuesday). 

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.