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CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546 |
| FOR RELEASE: January 6, 2017 |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot |
East Hartford - Weekend Closure of Exit 55 from I-84 Westbound to Route 2 Eastbound as well as the Route 2 Eastbound On-Ramp from Governor Street, beginning Saturday morning, January 7th, 2017 and Ending Sunday afternoon, January 8th, 2017
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the planned weekend closure of Exit 55 from I-84 westbound to Route 2 eastbound, and the Route 2 eastbound on-ramp from Governor Street beginning on January 7, 2017, weather permitting. The closure will be from 6:00 AM Saturday morning to 6:00 PM Sunday afternoon.
The closure is necessary for the replacement of the Route 2 Bridge Number 2368A. The work is being conducted as part of the on-going $22 million bridge replacement and rehabilitation project within the Route 2 / I-84 Interchange, being performed by the Brunalli Construction Company.
DETOUR INFO:
To Route 2 Eastbound from I-84 Westbound: Motorists will be directed to take Exit 54 from I-84 Westbound to Route 2 Westbound to Exit 3, Right onto Darlin Street, left onto Pitkin Street and right on to Jayce Street to Route 2 Eastbound.
To Route 2 Eastbound from Governor Street: From Governor Street: Motorists will be directed to take Blacksmith Lane, right onto to East River Drive, left onto Darlin Street, left onto Pitkin Street and right on to Jayce Street to Route 2 Eastbound.