ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Smart Government: Department of Transportation Introduces Mobile Apps for Traffic and Public Transit Information and Updates

– Department of Transportation Commissioner (DOT) James P. Redeker today announced that the Department of Transportation now offers a series of smartphone apps for traffic and rail information and updates.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=517944

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Tree Removal Planned Along New Haven Rail Line in Greenwich & Stamford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), Metro-North Railroad and Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P) today announced a tree-removal program along the New Haven commuter rail line in Greenwich and Stamford in an effort to minimize future train service disruptions and neighborhood power outages like the ones that resulted from three major storms in the past year.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=517918

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Rehabilitation of Flat Rock Hill Road Bridge over I-95 in Old Lyme

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a bridge rehabilitation project will begin February 1, 2013 on Flat Rock Hill Road in the town of Old Lyme.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=517856

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Bridge Maintenance on I-95 in Norwalk

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a bridge maintenance project will be performed on I-95 North- and Southbound in Norwalk beginning Tuesday, February 5, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=517844

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections Beginning January 26, 2013

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut beginning January 26, 2013. View the complete list and plan ahead.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=517698

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I-95 Northbound Interchange 5 Entrance Ramp in Greenwich to be closed for Tree Removal

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a tree removal operation will require the closure of the I-95 Northbound, Exit 5 entrance ramp from Route 1 in Greenwich on Friday, January 25, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=517582

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Northbound Traffic Shift on Interstate 95 in Stratford and Milford Rescheduled to Thursday, January 31, 2013

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the second major shift to move northbound traffic onto the old southbound lanes of the Moses Wheeler Bridge in Stratford and Milford is being rescheduled to Thursday, January 31, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=517500

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Traffic Shift on Tresser Boulevard (Rt 1) over Rippowam River in Stamford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the rehabilitation of the Route 1 (Tresser Blvd) bridge over the Rippowam River in Stamford will require a traffic shift beginning January 28, 2013. Traffic will be shifted to allow for demolition of the northern portion of the bridge structure.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=517426

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Notice of Public Informational Meeting Concerning the Proposed Improvements at the Rotary Intersection of Route 188 at Route 334 and Holbrook Road in the Town of Seymour

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a public informational meeting concerning the proposed improvements at the rotary intersection of Route 188 at Route 334 and Holbrook Road, on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 in the Community Center Meeting Room, Seymour Community Center, 20 Pine Street, Seymour, Connecticut. An informal question and answer session will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by a formal design 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=517350

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections during Week of January 21, 2013

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut during the week of January 21, 2013. View the complete list and plan ahead.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=517236

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Public Information Meeting Concerning the Proposed rehabilitation of Bridge No. 01665 and Intersection Realignment of Route 100 (Main Street) at U.S. Route 1 (Saltonstall Parkway) in the Town of East Haven

The Connecticut Department of Transportation will conduct a public informational meeting concerning the proposed rehabilitation of Bridge No. 01665 and Intersection Realignment of Route 100 (Main Street) at U.S. Route 1 (Saltonstall Parkway) in the Town of East Haven on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the Senior Center, 91 Taylor Avenue, East Haven, Connecticut with a snow date of Thursday, February 14, 2013. Department personnel will be available at 6:30 p.m. to answer questions prior to a formal design 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=517096

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Work to Repair Mechanical and Electrical Systems at the Saugatuck River Bridge on Route 136 in Westport is Scheduled to Start on January 16, 2013

The project involves the replacement and repair of the mechanical and electrical systems to restore the structure to full operating status. The bridge sustained damage during hurricane Sandy.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=516892

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Bridge Maintenance on I-95 Southbound in New Haven

A bridge maintenance project will be performed on I-95 Southbound in New Haven beginning Tuesday, January 22, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=516886

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Weekend Traffic Restrictions on East Main Street (Route 174) in New Britain

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that East Main Street (Route 174) in New Britain will be closed in the westbound direction between East Street and Stanley Street beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, January 18, until 6 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=516676

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections January 14-20, 2013

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut January 14-20, 2013. View the complete list and plan ahead.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=516660

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Design Underway for a Roundabout to Address Safety at the Intersection of Route 110 and Route 111 in Monroe

The Connecticut Department of Transportation's Office of Engineering is developing plans to build a roundabout to address safety at the intersection of Route 110 and Route 111 in Monroe.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=516650

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Traffic Shifts on I-95 in Stratford and Milford for Next Stage of Moses Wheeler Bridge Project

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that two major traffic shifts are scheduled in the coming weeks to realign Interstate 95 north and southbound travel lanes to allow for the demolition of the existing northbound lanes of the Moses Wheeler Bridge in Stratford and Milford.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=516572

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Removal of Overhead Sign Support on Route 25 Northbound in Trumbull

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a sign support removal operation will be performed on Route 25 Northbound in Trumbull on Saturday, January 13, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=516544

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State Project No. 76-217, Construction of Charter Oak Greenway Shared Use Path in the Towns of Manchester and Bolton

The Connecticut Department of Transportation will conduct a Public Information Meeting concerning the proposed construction of the Charter Oak Greenway Shared Use Path in the Towns of Manchester and Bolton, Connecticut, on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Bolton Town Hall, Bolton, Connecticut. An informal question and answer session will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a formal design 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=516362

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Connecticut Department of Transportation Request for Public Comments for Project No. 76-193, Intersection Improvements on I-84 Exit 63 Eastbound on/off Ramps with Route 30 and Route 83 in Manchester, Connecticut

This project was presented at a public informational meeting held on May 17, 2012 at the Lincoln Center, Manchester. The project will require temporarily closing portions of two trails associated with the Hockanum River Linear Park during project construction: the Union Pond Hiking Trail and the Oakland Hiking Trail.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=516356

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State Project No. 76-217, Construction of Charter Oak Greenway Shared Use Path in the Towns of Manchester and Bolton

The Connecticut Department of Transportation will conduct a Public Information Meeting concerning the proposed construction of the Charter Oak Greenway Shared Use Path in the Towns of Manchester and Bolton, Connecticut, on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the Lincoln Center Directors Room, Manchester, Connecticut. An informal question and answer session will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a formal design 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=516498

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections during Week of January 7, 2013

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut during the week of January 7, 2013. View the complete list and plan ahead.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=516280

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Utility Project along Route 44 (Albany Turnpike) in Canton

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a utility project will be performed on Route 44 (Albany Turnpike) in Canton beginning Monday, January 7, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=516246