Connecticut Department of Transportation

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

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07/30/2019

Saturday Mowing Operations on Various State Routes, Statewide

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) is announcing the start of Saturday mowing operations on various state routes, statewide. The Saturday mowing schedule is necessary to contend with excessive vegetation growth in the state-owned rights of way which negatively impacts roadway shoulders and intersectional sightlines. The work is scheduled to begin on Saturday, August 3, 2019.   

Mowing may occur on Saturdays between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM, and traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work areas. Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions.  The Department asks that motorists travel at safe speeds and utilize caution in the work areas.



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