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Nighttime Bridge Maintenance, Route 15 NB in New Canaan

The project consists of the removal of loose and hollow concrete to the Route 15 Bridge under Ponus Ridge Road in New Canaan. This project is scheduled to occur on the evening of Tuesday, December 3, 2013, to the morning of Wednesday, December 4, 2013, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=535936

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Ramp Closure Rescheduled To Wednesday, December 4, 2013, for I-84 Eastbound Off-Ramp to Asylum Street, Exit 48A in Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the overnight closure scheduled for the I-84 eastbound off ramp to Asylum Street (Exit 48A) in Hartford is being rescheduled to Wednesday, December 4, 2013, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The closure and detour is expected to be in place for one night and is subject to cancellation due to weather.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=535922

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MOTORIST REMINDER - Expect Weekend Traffic Impacts in New Haven Friday night, November 22 into Saturday afternoon, November 23, during traffic shifts for the Q Bridge/I-95 Corridor Project

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is providing a reminder to motorists traveling in the New Haven area on Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23, 2013. Construction activity related to traffic shifts on I-95 Northbound between Exit 44, Kimberly Avenue and Exit 48, I-91 northbound are expected to cause significant traffic delays with work scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Friday, November 22 and continue through until 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 23.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=535576

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections Nov 25-26, 2013

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, November 25 & 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=535572

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Scribner Avenue On Ramp to I-95 Northbound in Norwalk Closed To Traffic Monday, November 25, 2013

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the short term closure of the Scribner Avenue on ramp to I-95 northbound (Interchange 14) in Norwalk from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm Monday, November 25, 2013, for resurfacing of the existing ramp.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=535556

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CL&P Installing New Overhead Wires Over Route 8 in Watertown on Wednesday, November 20, Thursday, November 21, and Friday, November 22, 2013

The project consists of pulling new cables overhead, across the roadway, on a 1.14 mile segment of Route 8 in Watertown, NB & SB, between Exit 36 & Exit 37. This project is scheduled to occur November 20, November 21 and November 22, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=535352

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Public Informational Meeting Concerning the Proposed Pequonnock River Trail from Route 127 to Quarry Road in the Town of Trumbull

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a public informational meeting concerning the proposed Pequonnock River Trail from Route 127 (White Plains Road) to Quarry Road, on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 (Snow Date: January, 9, 2014) in the Council Chambers, Trumbull Town Hall, 5866 Main Street, Trumbull, 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=535290

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MOTORIST ADVISORY - Expect Weekend Traffic Impacts in New Haven Friday night, November 22 into Saturday afternoon, November 23, 2013 during traffic shifts for the Q Bridge/I-95 Corridor Project

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that construction activities related to traffic shifts on I-95 Northbound between Exit 44, Kimberly Avenue and Exit 48, I-91 northbound are expected to cause significant traffic delays the weekend of November 22 to Saturday, November 23, 2013. Please plan ahead and consider alternate routes to get to your destination.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=535244

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Public Informational Meeting Concerning Proposed Improvements on Route 15 at Northbound Interchange 65, Route 150 over Route 15 in the Town of Wallingford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a public informational meeting concerning the proposed improvements on Route 15 at northbound interchange 65, Route 150 over Route 15, on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 (Snow Date: December 11, 2013) in Room 315 of the Wallingford Town Hall, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, Connecticut. An open forum for individual discussions with Department officials will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by 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=535222

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections Nov 16-22, 2013

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, November 16-22, 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=535220

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Demolition to Start for Taylor Avenue and Fairfield Avenue Bridges over I-95 in Norwalk

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the start of the first phase of demolition for the Taylor Avenue and Fairfield Avenue bridges in Norwalk is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 18, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=535168

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Installation of Temporary Precast Concrete Barrier on Route 15, Merritt Parkway in Stamford and New Canaan

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that temporary barrier is being installed along the right shoulders on Route 15 in Stamford and New Canaan. The barrier work will begin in the southbound direction just north of the Exit 37 off ramp in New Canaan starting Monday night, November 18, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=535136

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NEW Danbury Branch Weekday Train Service

Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner James Redeker announced today the upcoming weekday Danbury Branch train schedule improvements going into effect on Sunday, November 17, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=535118

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Ribbon Cut on Safer Access Road to State Forest in Beacon Falls

State transportation and environmental protection officials today joined State Rep. Theresa W. Conroy and other state and local representatives to cut a ribbon and officially open an access road to Naugatuck State Forest, adjacent to an active railroad line, in Beacon Falls.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=535080

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RESCHEDULED: Section of Oakwood Avenue in West Hartford To Be Closed to Traffic Tuesday, November 12, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that Oakwood Avenue will be closed to traffic between Caya Avenue and Kane Street from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. The closure is required to pour the stage 2 concrete deck on the bridge. (This work was originally scheduled for Friday, November 8.)

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=534852

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Joint and Crack Seal Project, Route 15 NB & SB in Berlin

The project consists of joint and crack Sealing a 3.46 mile segment of Route 15 NB & SB in Berlin. This project is scheduled to occur Tuesday, November 12, 2013, to Friday, November 22, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=534782

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Section of Oakwood Avenue in West Hartford To Be Closed to Traffic Friday, November 8 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that Oakwood Avenue will be closed to traffic between Caya Avenue and Kane Street from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2013. The closure is required to pour the stage 2 concrete deck on the bridge.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=534780

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East Main Street in Waterbury Closed November 15 – 18 for Bridge Rehab; Detour Required

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a weekend road closure is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, November 15, through Monday, November 18 at 6 a.m. for the rehabilitation of the bridge that carries Route 801, East Main Street, over Beaver Brook in Waterbury.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=534732

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CTfastrak Open House Meetings for the Public

The Connecticut Department of Transportation will be holding a series of Open House meetings to update the public on the construction and service plan progress of CTfastrak, Connecticut's first bus rapid transit system, scheduled to begin operations in early 2015. The 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=534728

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Connecticut Department of Transportation Receives National Honors - Converts Rotary to Roundabout - 50% Reduction in Number of Crashes

Washington, DC -- At an awards ceremony on Capitol Hill, the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today recognized the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) for its project in Killingworth, CT to convert the rotary at Routes 80 and 81 to a modern roundabout, resulting in a 50% reduction in the number of crashes and a 86% reduction in injuries at that site.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=534686

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Nighttime Paving on Route 15 NB Exit 41 Ramps in Westport

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime pavement project will be performed on the Merritt Parkway (northbound) Exit 41 Off and On Ramps in Westport overnight, Friday-Saturday, November 8-9, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=534668

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Public Hearing/Scoping Meeting for State Project No. 135-301 – Reconstruction of Atlantic Street in the City of Stamford and the Replacement of the Existing Metro-North Railroad Bridge over Atlantic Street

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a Joint Public Hearing and Public Scoping Meeting for State Project No. 135-301, which involves the reconstruction of Atlantic Street in the city of Stamford (City) and the replacement of the existing Metro-North Railroad (MNRR) Bridge over Atlantic Street (Bridge No. 08012R). The hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Stamford Government Center, Cafeteria Room, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, Connecticut.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=534576

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Bridge Maintenance Will Require Closure of the Yellow Mill Drawbridge onRoute 130 (Stratford Avenue) in Bridgeport

The project consists of replacement of electrical and mechanical parts on the Yellow Mill Drawbridge. This work is scheduled to occur Tuesday, November 5, 2013, through Thursday, November 7, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=534548

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections Nov 3-8, 2013

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, November 2-8, 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=534510