Bridge Maintenance Route 16 over the Salmon River in East Hampton

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CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546

NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546

FOR RELEASE: July 22, 2014

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062

FAX: (860) 594-3065

WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

Bridge Maintenance, Route 16 over the Salmon River in East Hampton

The project consists of the installation of beam rail across Bridge # 00853 on Route 16 over the Salmon River in East Hampton. Also included will be the approach rail to account for the realignment of the bridge attachments. This project is scheduled to occur from Monday, July 28, 2014 to Friday, August 1, 2014.

Motorists can expect alternating traffic on Route 16. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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.

Connecticut Department of Transportation