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

FOR RELEASE: February 7, 2014

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Bridge Joint Inspection on I-95 in Stamford/Greenwich; Lane Closure Required

      The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that inspection work will be performed on bridge joints on I-95 southbound in Stamford and Greenwich and will require day time lane closures on Thursday February 13, 2014.

      Inspection work associated with the asphaltic plug joints in the towns of Stamford and Greenwich will require the daytime closures of the left and center lanes on I-95 southbound between Exits 6 and Exit 2. This work is scheduled to be performed on Thursday February 13, 2014. 

LANE CLOSURE INFO:

      Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Monday thru Friday).

      Segments of the following routes will be impacted by this project:  I-95 southbound between Exits 6 and 2 in the towns of Stamford and Greenwich. 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 vicinity.

      Additional lane closure information can be found on the Department’s interactive map at www.cttravelinfomap.

      DOT Project No. 0173-04323 was awarded to New England Roads Industries, of Clinton, CT on January 13, 2013 with an official start date of April 1, 2013 and an anticipated completion date of August 31, 2014.