Safety Improvements along Route 145 Old Post Rd in Chester Deep River

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CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546

NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546

FOR RELEASE: July 28, 2017

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062

FAX: (860) 594-3065

WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

Safety Improvements along Route 145 (Old Post Rd.) in Chester & Deep River

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a safety improvement project will be performed on Route 145 (Old Post Rd.) in Chester and Deep River, beginning Wednesday, August 2, 2017.

The project consists of installing guide rail on Route 145 (Old Post Rd.) in Chester & Deep River. This project is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, through Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

No work will be performed on September 4, 2017, due to the Labor Day holiday.

This work is being performed by PGP Group, dba Atlas Companies. The Call-Before-You-Dig numbers for this location are 2017-2903731 and 2017-2903739.

LANE CLOSURE INFO:

Motorists can expect lane closures to occur on Route 145 (Old Post Rd.) in Chester & Deep River and from Route 1 (East Main St.) in Clinton to Route 148 (West Main St.) in Chester. State traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

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.