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: March 23, 2017
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

Weekend Closure of I-84 Connector from the Founders Bridge (Route 2 East) to I-84 Eastbound scheduled for April 1, 2017, Weather Permitting
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the weekend closure of the I-84 Connector (TR833) from the Founder’s Bridge (Route 2 East) to I-84 Eastbound. The closure is necessary as part of the Reconstruction of Bridge 02375.  The work is part of the $22 million bridge rehabilitation project being constructed by The Brunalli Construction Company. 
Ramp Closure and Detour Information:
The I-84 Connector on Route 2 East, from the Founders Bridge and from the Pitkin Street on ramp will be closed Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 4:00 AM to Sunday, April 2, 2017, at 5:00 PM and Saturday, April 8, 2017, at 4:00 AM to Sunday, April 9, 2017, at 5:00 PM.
  
Route 2 Motorists will remain on Route 2 East and be directed to take Exit 5, and proceed left onto Willow Street, under Route 2, then left onto Route 2 West, to Exit 2E to I-84 Eastbound.
Pitkin Street motorists will be directed East on Pitkin to Jayce Street, then straight onto Route 2 East, to Exit 5, and proceed left onto Willow Street, under Route 2, then left onto Route 2 West, to Exit 2E to I-84 Eastbound.