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

FOR RELEASE: January 22, 2014

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062 FAX: (860) 594-3065 WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

Surveying Project on I-84 Westbound and Eastbound in Hartford;

Lane Closure Required

      The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that surveying work will be performed on the I-84 tunnel in Hartford (westbound and eastbound) on Sunday, January 26, 2014, weather permitting. The inclement-weather date is Sunday, February 2, 2014.

LANE CLOSURE INFO:

      Motorists can expect a right shoulder lane closure to occur on I-84 Westbound Exit 50 and a gore closure on I-84 Eastbound Exit 51 in Hartford.  Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Sunday morning).

      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.