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

FOR RELEASE: May 16, 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 Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a roadside herbicide spraying program from June 1st through August 31st 2018 along Interstates 84, 91, 95, 384, 395, 691 and all other divided highways and secondary roads in accordance with the Department’s Vegetation Management Guidelines. 

The Department uses herbicides to safely and effectively control the encroachment of vegetation along and under guiderails, signs, and barriers within the state-owned right of way.  Guiderail and barrier systems along divided highways and ramps will be treated beginning in the western region of the state, followed by the central region, the southern region, and lastly the eastern region.

The guiderail and other barrier systems along secondary state roads will be treated beginning in the eastern region, southern region, central region, and lastly the western region.  From August 15th thru November 2018, a program of spot spraying will be in place to manage specific locations populated by invasive plants / trees. 

The impacts to travel will be minimal as this operation utilizes a moving (rolling) traffic pattern, and all products utilized by the Department have EPA approval as well as DEEP approval. 

More information regarding the Department’s herbicide program may be found in the Vegetation Management Guidelines on the Department’s website by clicking here.