To support essential travelers during the COVID-19 public health crisis, CTDOT has launched a temporary program for food trucks to operate at highway Rest Areas in Danbury (I-84), Middletown (I-91), Wallingford (I-91) and North Stonington (I-95). Read more here: Food Trucks Temporarily Permitted at CTDOT Highway Rest Areas

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546
FOR RELEASE: December 18, 2017
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

I-95 Northbound Exit 8 Off-Ramp in Stamford to be Closed on Tuesday, December 19, 2017
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the closure of the I-95 Northbound Exit 8 off-ramp in Stamford on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, to facilitate repairs. The closure will allow for necessary repairs to an existing utility cover which is impeding winter-weather snow removal operations.
The ramp will close on December 19, 2017, beginning at 9:30 AM and will reopen at 4:00 PM.  Motorists are advised to use exit 7 and follow the posted detour route.  
Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions.