Friday, December 30, 2011

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections Beginning January 4, 2012

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut beginning Wednesday, January 4, 2012. View the complete list.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=493584

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

REMINDER: Rail/Bus Fare Increases Take Effect January 1, 2012

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) reminds passengers that a series of modest fare increases will begin January 1, 2012. Monthly tickets on sale for January will reflect the new fares. The new fares will take effect on all CTTRANSIT buses, ADA paratransit services, and Shore Line East and New Haven Line rail services.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=493580

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Tree Work on Route 8 (northbound) from Exit 40 to Exit 41 in Thomaston

The State Department of Transportation announced today that a tree trimming project will be performed on Route 8 (northbound) from Exit 40 to Exit 41 in Thomaston on Wednesday and Thursday, December 28-29, 2011.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=493396

Thursday, December 22, 2011

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Public Information Meeting Regarding Project to Replace Noise Barrier Walls on Route 15 in East Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will be holding a Public Information Meeting regarding the replacement of noise barrier walls on Route 15 in East Hartford, Connecticut. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the Silver Lane Elementary School in the gym, 15 Mercer Avenue, East Hartford, Connecticut. Department personnel will be available at 6:30 p.m. to answer questions prior to a formal presentation at 7:00 p.m.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=493226

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Alternating One-Way Traffic on Route 1 at The Mystic River Bridge in Mystic, CT to Begin Wednesday, January 4, 2012

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that alternating one-way traffic will be maintained across the Mystic River Bridge for the rehabilitation project from Wednesday, January 4, 2012 until approximately April 15, 2012.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=493104

Friday, December 16, 2011

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Bridge Maintenance on I-84 (Westbound) in Waterbury – Closure of Exit 19 (Ramp to Route 8 Southbound)

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that bridge maintenance will be performed on I-84 Westbound in Waterbury, which will require the closure of Exit 19 (ramp to Route 8 Southbound). This work is scheduled for Saturday, December 17, 2011.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=492884

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Scheduled Lane Closures on I-95 (North and Southbound) to Facilitate Water Main Repairs on Route 79 over I-95 in Madison

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that water main repairs will be performed on the Route 79 Bridge over I-95 in Madison. Motorists can expect lane closures on I-95 Northbound between Exit 59 (Goose Lane) and Exit 62 (Hammonasett Connector), and Southbound between Exit 62 and Exit 60 (Mungertown Road). This project is scheduled to occur Tuesday, December 20, 2011 to the morning of Thursday, December 22, 2011.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=492882

Thursday, December 15, 2011

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections During Week of December 19, 2011

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut during the week of December 19, 2011. View the complete list.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=492820

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

DOT Reminds Public Transportation Customers that Modest Fare Increases Take Effect January 1, 2012

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) reminds passengers that a series of modest fare increases will begin January 1, 2012. Monthly tickets on sale for January will reflect the new fares. The new fares will take effect on all CTTRANSIT buses, ADA paratransit services, and Shore Line East and New Haven Line rail services.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=492578

Monday, December 12, 2011

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Bridge Maintenance on I-84 in Hartford

The State Department of Transportation is announcing that bridge maintenance will be performed on I-84 Westbound in Hartford between Exit 47 (Sigourney Street) and Exit 45 (Flatbush Avenue) overnight, Monday and Tuesday, December 12-13, 2011.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=492520

Friday, December 9, 2011

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Closure of the I-95 SB Ramp to Route 34 WB in New Haven Beginning Tuesday, December 13, 2011

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime closure of the I-95 SB ramp to Route 34 WB in New Haven is scheduled to begin Tuesday, December 13, 2011.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=492442

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Use Restriction For Trucks, Buses and Trailers on Interstate 95 Between Exits 33 and 34 in Milford and Stratford to Begin Week of December 12, 2011

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that trucks, buses and trailers will be restricted to the right travel lane only on Interstate 95 between Exit 33 (Ferry Boulevard/Route 1) and Exit 34 (Bridgeport Avenue Route 1) in the towns of Stratford and Milford beginning the week of December 12, 2011. This restriction will remain in place for the durtation of construction activity for the replacement of the Moses Wheeler Bridge that carries Interstate 95 over the Housatonic River.


For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=492356

Thursday, December 8, 2011

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections During Week of December 12, 2011

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut during the week of December 12, 2011. View the complete list.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=492268

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Utility Work on Route 7 Expressway in Brookfield

The State Department of Transportation is announcing that utility work will be performed on the Route 7 Expressway (Southbound) just north of Exit 12 (Federal Road) in Brookfield on Sunday, December 18, 2011.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=492224

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Traffic Control Update on Route 1 in Guilford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that it is developing plans to revise the traffic control signal to update the existing equipment and provide an exclusive pedestrian phase at the intersection of Route 1 (Boston Post Road) at State Street in the Town of Guilford.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=492142

Monday, December 5, 2011

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Emergency Aircraft Arresting System Unveiled at Groton-New London Airport

Federal Aviation Administration Regional Administrator Amy Lind Corbett and Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker today unveiled the newly installed emergency arresting system at Groton-New London Airport designed to stop planes that overshoot the runway. It is the first such system installed in Connecticut.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=491976

ConnDOT eAlert: Merritt Parkway Trail Study

Merritt Parkway Trail Study


For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=4185&Q=491882

Friday, December 2, 2011

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Safety Inspections Beginning December 5, 2011.

Lane closures will be required around Connecticut for bridge safety inspections and evaluations beginning Monday, December 5, 2011. View the complete list.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=491886

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Governor Malloy, Fairfield Officials, DOT Cut Ribbon on New Fairfield Metro Rail Station

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined Fairfield First Selectman Michael C. Tetreau and other state and local officials to mark the opening of the Fairfield Metro railroad station. The $90 million station, which will open for commuter service on Monday, December 5, also includes 1,400 parking spaces.


For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=491884

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Removal of Storm Debris on Route 8 (northbound) in Thomaston

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the removal of storm debris will require lane closures on Route 8 Northbound between Exit 40 (North Main Street) and Exit 41 (Campville Road) in Thomaston. This work is scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2011.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=491878