CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7456
FOR RELEASE: February 26, 2009
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

Bridge Closed - Route 151 over Moodus River, East Haddam

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced today that as of February 24, 2009, Route 151 between East Haddam-Moodus Road (Route 149) and Neptune Avenue will be closed to traffic. This closure will be in effect until repair or replacement of the bridge.   

A detour is being posted to assist motorists to alternate routes during the bridge closure. The detour route is:

For Route 151 Northbound: Take Route 149 South to SR609 (Leesville Road) West (Follow detour signs).

For Route 151 Southbound: Take SR609 East to Route 149 North (Follow detour signs).