New Overhead Electric Line to be Installed across Route 8 in Watertown Helicopter to be Used

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New Overhead Electric Line to be Installed across Route 8 in Watertown; Helicopter to be Used

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546

NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546

FOR RELEASE: March 20, 2014

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062

FAX: (860) 594-3065

WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

Helicopter to Install New Overhead Electric Line across Route 8 in Watertown;

Some Traffic Delays Expected

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that CL&P will be installing a new overhead electric line across Route 8 between Exits 36 and 37 in Watertown on Saturday, March 22, 2014, between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. A helicopter will be part of the operation.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Motorists can expect short delays for up to five minute intervals. Traffic control will consist of State Troopers and signing patterns. Troopers will execute a rolling slow down to ensure that traffic is not below the work zone during the operation.

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.