ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Overnight Weekend Closure of Westbrook Train Station Parking Lot, March 2-3, 2013

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the setting of the steel pedestrian bridge at the Westbrook Shore Line East station is scheduled to be done overnight, Saturday & Sunday, March 2 & 3, 2013, necessitating the closing of the station's parking lot during those hours. Train service will be unaffected. Rain date is Sunday & Monday, March 3-4, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=519538

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Closure of Mystic River Bridge (U.S. Route 1) in Groton and Stonington Now Scheduled March 6-8, 2013

The Department of Transportation is announcing that the closure of the Mystic River Bridge carrying U.S. Route 1 over the Mystic River in Groton and Stonington, CT has been rescheduled to occur from 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 6 until 1 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=519530

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

DOT Announces CTfastrak Open Houses to Update the Service Plan

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced a series of open houses to seek public input to help refine the service plan of CTfastrak. During the open houses, the public will be provided an overview of the project as well as the status of construction. These meetings are free and open to all members of the public.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=519428

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Work to Begin on Replacing Rt 147 Bridge over Coginchaug River in Middlefield

Advance construction activities will begin Monday, March 4, 2013, for the replacement of the bridge carrying Route 147 (Middlefield Road) over the Coginchaug River in Middlefield.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=519258

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Removal of Overhead Sign Support along I-91 Southbound in Windsor

A sign support removal operation will continue on I-91 Southbound in Windsor through Thursday, February 21, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=519254

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

GOV. MALLOY: TRAVEL BAN LIFTED

Governor Malloy today announced that the travel ban imposed as a result of this weekend's historic snowstorm, has been lifted on all Connecticut roads.



For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=518746

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

GOV. MALLOY: ALL ROADS IN CONNECTICUT CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Governor Malloy has ordered all roads in Connecticut closed until further notice. This traffic ban extends to all vehicles except for those emergency response and recovery vehicles with the capacity to maneuver in heavy snow.



For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=518738

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Storm Rail Update: Metro-North & Amtrak Train Service

Metro-North and Amtrak have announced train service reductions as a result of the snow storm. Please check www.mta.info and www.amtrak.com for the latest.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=518730

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

GOV. MALLOY: TRAVEL BAN IMPOSED IN CONNECTICUT

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that a ban on motor vehicle travel on limited access highways in the State of Connecticut began at 4 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013. These prohibitions do not extend to emergency response and recovery vehicles, including public safety vehicles, utility vehicles, and vehicles carrying essential personnel or supplies.


For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=518728

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

GOV. MALLOY: CT TRANSIT BUS SERVICE TO BEGIN SHUTTING DOWN AT 4PM

Governor Dannel P. Malloy this afternoon announced that CT TRANSIT bus service will begin shutting down service at 4PM today, and all buses will stop running by 6PM. This shut down will be in effect for the entire state until further notice.


For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=518724

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

GOV. MALLOY TO DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY, ROADS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE

Governor Dannel P. Malloy will declare a state of emergency in preparation for the coming blizzard which is anticipated to heavily impact the state Friday and Saturday. In addition, the Governor announced that limited access highways may be subject to closure as early as noon. The Governor is asking all residents to limit nonessential travel.



For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=518720

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections Beginning February 10, 2013

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut beginning Sunday, February 10, 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=518704

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Removal of Overhead Sign Support, I-91 Southbound in Windsor

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a sign support removal operation will be performed on I-91 Southbound in Windsor the evening of Wednesday, February 6, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=518480

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections Beginning February 2, 2013

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut beginning February 2, 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=518218