ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

RFP Issued for Ticket Vending Machine System for CTfastrak Bus Rapid Transit Project

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today that is seeking to procure a ticket vending machine system (TVMS) for the CTfastrak bus rapid transit system, scheduled to begin operations in early 2015.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=537474

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections Dec 30 – Jan 3

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, December 30 – January 3. 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=537368

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Construction and Maintenance Activities Restricted on Major Expressways for Upcoming Christmas and New Year's Holidays

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that there will be no maintenance or construction activities on major expressways for the Christmas and New Year holiday periods. Only work of an emergency nature will be considered.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=537176

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections Dec. 21-23

Lane closures will be required around Connecticut for bridge safety inspections Dec. 21-23, 2013. View the complete list and plan again.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=537124

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Pavement Preservation on Route 82 , Towns of Chester and Haddam

The purpose of this project is to enhance pavement performance by using a cost-effective treatment to extend the service life of the existing pavement. A section of Route 82, which runs through the Towns of Chester and Haddam, has been identified as a candidate for this program. The Department is developing plans for a 2.5" mill followed by 2" of hot mix asphalt over .5" thick rubberized chip seal on Route 82. The project begins in Chester and ends in Haddam for a total project length of approximately 2.75 miles.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=537022

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Public Information Meeting Concerning Proposed Design Plans for the Rehabilitation of Bridge Nos. 03399D, 03400D, and 03402A in Hartford (These bridges are part of the I-84, Sisson Avenue Interchange at Exit 46)

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a public information meeting concerning the rehabilitation of Bridge No. 03399D, which carries I-84 TR 824 over Parking Lot, Bridge No. 03400D, which carries I-84 TR 823 over Parking Lot, and Bridge No. 03402A, which carries SR 503 WB over Amtrak Railroad and Capitol Avenue, in Hartford. These bridges are part of the I-84, Sisson Avenue Interchange at Exit 46. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Greater Hartford Transit District Offices, One Union Place, Hartford, Connecticut, 06103. In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=536792

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

New Traffic Signal at Route 139 and School Ground Road in Branford and North Branford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a new traffic signal located on Route 139 and School Ground Road in the town of Branford and North Branford is scheduled to be in service Monday, January 6, 2014. A test period placing the signal on flash will begin Monday, December 30, 2013, for a seven day period.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=536766

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections Dec 15-22, 2013

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, December 15-22, 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=536732

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

BUS FARE INCREASES TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 19, 2014

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced today that most CTTRANSIT and ADA Paratransit fares will increase effective January 19, 2014. As a result of public input received during the fare increase process, some of the proposed fare increases were reduced and transfer policies have been improved.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=536600

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

On Ramp to I-91 North from State Road 702 (Wharton Brook Connector) in Wallingford Closed Overnight Wednesday December 11, 2013

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the overnight closure of the on ramp to I-91 North from State Road 702 which is also referred to as the Wharton Brook Connector between U.S. Route 5 and Interstate 91. The closure is needed to remove temporary barrier along the shoulders to allow for work on the overpass.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=536586

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Rail Fare Increase Takes Effect January 1

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) reminds passengers that the third of three fare increases will go into effect on January 1, 2014. Monthly tickets on sale for January will reflect the new fares. The new fares will be implemented on the New Haven Line and Shore Line East.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=536498

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Nighttime Bridge Maintenance Will Require Closure of the Niantic River Drawbridge on Route 156 in East Lyme & Waterford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that nighttime bridge maintenance will require the closure of the Niantic River Drawbridge on Route 156 in East Lyme & Waterford.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=536494

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Oakwood Avenue Bridge in West Hartford Completed One Year Ahead of Schedule and to Reopen to Full Lanes of Travel Thursday, December 12, 2013

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the work to complete the rehabilitation of Bridge No. 01757, Oakwood Avenue #2 over Interstate 84 in the Town of West Hartford is one year ahead of schedule. The bridge is scheduled to reopen to all lanes of traffic on Thursday, December 12, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=536490

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

LaneClosures for Bridge Inspections, Dec. 7-15

Lane closures will be required around Connecticut for bridge safety inspections, December 7-15, 2015. 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=536354

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Bridge Maintenance on I-95 in Norwalk; Lane Closures Required

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime bridge maintenance project will be performed on I-95 Southbound in Norwalk, December 5-6, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=536256

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Traffic Shift Scheduled for Interstate 95 Northbound in Stratford and Milford as Construction Enters Next Stage for the Replacement Of the Moses Wheeler Bridge that Carries I-95 over the Housatonic River

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a traffic shift is scheduled for Saturday December 7, 2013, to realign Interstate 95 Northbound travel lanes and 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=536174