Friday, May 30, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Bridge Repairs on Milford Parkway Ext. Northbound and Southbound in Milford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the repairs on the
Wheelers Farm Bridge on the Milford Parkway Extension Northbound and Southbound in Milford will continue through Friday, June 20, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545922

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Nighttime Milling and Resurfacing on Route 2 Westbound in East Hartford.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 2 westbound in East Hartford, June 1-22, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545920

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Nighttime Milling and Resurfacing along Route 2 Eastbound in East Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the nighttime milling and resurfacing project on Route 2 eastbound in East Hartford will continue through Tuesday, June 3, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545918

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Milling and Resurfacing along Route 111 in Monroe

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 111 in Monroe, June 2-9, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545916

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections June 2-6, 2014

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, June 2-6, 2014. 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=545896

Thursday, May 29, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Metro-North Statement on May 29 Rail Bridge Outage

Metro-North Statement on May 29 Rail Bridge Outage in Norwalk.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=545834

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Notice of Public Information Meeting Concerning Proposed Improvements at the U.S. Route 1 and Stuart Avenue Intersection in the City of Norwalk

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a public informational meeting concerning the proposed improvements at the U.S. Route 1 and Stuart Avenue intersection on Thursday, June 19, 2014 in the Community Room of the Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, 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=545698

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Southbound I-95 Exit 14 Off Ramp Traffic Shift Scheduled June 9th

The shift is scheduled to take place, June 9, 2014. The shift will allow construction crews to complete the widening of the exit ramp. This project will improve the lane width and merge-distance on I-95 at Exits 14 & 15 as well as improve the drainage in the area. This work involves the widening of the southbound I-95 Exit 14 off ramp. Motorists will experience periodic ramp closures while ramp traffic is being shifted onto the recently reconstructed portion of the ramp.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545688

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Daytime Blasting Operation to Resume along Interstate 95 in the vicinity of Exit 14 and Exit 15 in Norwalk Beginning on Tuesday, June 10, 2014

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that daytime blasting operations are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 along the shoulders of I-95 in Norwalk between Exit 14 (Route 1 interchange) and Exit 15 (Route 7 interchange). Traffic stoppages will be occurring between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to remove rock in the area of construction.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545684

Friday, May 23, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Public Information Meeting Concerning the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Extension in the Town of Cheshire

The Connecticut Department of Transportation will be holding a public informational meeting regarding the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Extension. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Cheshire Town Hall, Council of Chambers, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, Connecticut. A design presentation will start at 7:00 p.m. with a question and answer period immediately following.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545654

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Notice of Public Information Meeting – Railroad Grade Crossing Improvements in Wallingford

As a part of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program, improvements will be made to railroad grade crossings. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a public information meeting to present these improvements. The meeting will be held on Monday, June 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Wallingford Public Library, 200 North Main Street, Wallingford.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545594

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Bridge Maintenance, I-95, Milford

The project consists of structural concrete repairs to the Indian River Bridge, I-95 Northbound, right shoulder, in Milford. This project is scheduled to occur the morning of Wednesday, May 28, 2014 to the afternoon of Friday, June 13, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545560

Thursday, May 22, 2014

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Utility Project on I-395 North and Southbound near Exit 94 in Killingly

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that utility work will be performed on
I-395 Northbound and Southbound near Exit 94 in Killingly. The utility project consists of the pulling of new power distribution lines. This project is scheduled to occur on Saturday, May 31, 2014, through Saturday, June 7, 2014. This project is being performed by CL&P under an Encroachment Permit.


For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545514

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections May 27-June 1, 2014

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, May 27-June 1, 2014. 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=545508

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Pavement Preservation Project on I-84 in the Towns of Vernon and Tolland

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the pavement preservation of I-84 in Vernon and Tolland is scheduled to begin on or about Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545494

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Milling and Resurfacing Project, Route 49 (Westerly Road) in Voluntown

The project consists of milling and resurfacing a 4.74 mile segment of Route 49 (Westerly Road) in Voluntown. The milling segment of this project is scheduled to occur on Monday, June 2, 2014. The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed from Monday, June 16, 2014, through Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545450

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Resurfacing Project, Route 140 (Crystal Lake Road) in Ellington

The project consists of resurfacing a 2.31 mile segment of Route 140 (Crystal Lake Road) in Ellington. The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 to Thursday, May 29, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545448

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Nighttime Milling and Resurfacing Project, Route 15 in Trumbull and Stratford

The project consists of milling and resurfacing 2.44 miles of Route 15 Northbound in Trumbull and Stratford and milling and resurfacing 2.37 miles of Route 15 Southbound in Trumbull and Stratford. This project is scheduled to occur from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 to the morning of Friday, June 20, 2014. The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2014 to the morning of Friday, June 20, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545446

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Nighttime Milling and Resurfacing Project, Route 2 Westbound in East Hartford

The project consists of milling and resurfacing a 3.62 mile segment of Route 2 Westbound in East Hartford. The milling segment of this project is scheduled to occur from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2014 to the morning of Thursday, June 5, 2014. The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2014 to the morning of Monday, June 23, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545438

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Milling and Resurfacing Project, Routes 131 and 197 in Thompson

The project consists of milling and resurfacing a 0.27 mile segment of Route 131 and a 0.67 mile segment of Route 197 in Thompson. The milling segment of this project is scheduled to occur on Thursday, May 29, 2014. The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed from Wednesday, June 4, 2014, through Thursday, June 5, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545436

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Bridge Maintenance on Various Bridges on SR 796 (Milford Parkway Ext.) Northbound and Southbound in Milford The work consists of bridge maintenance on the bridges listed below. The work is scheduled to occur Monday, May 5, 2014 through Friday, June 20, 2014. For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545408

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Nighttime Resurfacing Project, Route 136 (Compo Road North) in Westport

The project consists of resurfacing 1.29 miles of Route 136 (Compo Road North) in Westport. This project is scheduled to occur from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Wednesday May 28, 2014 through the morning of Saturday, May 31, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545404

Monday, May 19, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Milling and Paving, Woodland Place & Route 167 in Simsbury

This project consists of milling and paving on Woodland Place and Route 167 in Simsbury. This project is scheduled to occur from Tuesday, May 20, 2014 to Thursday, May 22, 2014. The milling of the roadway will occur from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and the paving of the roadway will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545262

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Connecticut Department of Transportation Invites Public to Learn About the I-84 Hartford Project

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a public information meeting will take place for the I-84 Hartford Project on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Hartford Public Library's Center for Contemporary Culture, 500 Main St., Hartford, CT.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545258

Friday, May 16, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Work on New Arch Culvert Bridging Cedar Street (Route 175) over CTfastrak in Newington will begin Friday May 30, 2014

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the installation of the new arch culvert that bridging Cedar Street (Route 175) over CTfastrak in Newington will begin at 6 PM Friday, May 30, 2014, and will be completed by 6 AM Monday, June 2, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545196

Thursday, May 15, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Public Informational Meeting Concerning the Route 15, Interchange 59, Transportation Needs and Deficiencies Study

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will hold a public information meeting regarding the transportation study it conducted of the area encompassing Route 15/Wilbur Cross Parkway at Interchange 59, Route 63, and Route 69 in the City of New Haven and the Town of Woodbridge.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545088

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Milling and Resurfacing Project, I-384, US 6, and US 44 in Bolton

The project consists of milling and resurfacing a 3.46 mile segment of I-384, US 6, and US 44 in Bolton. The milling segment of this project is scheduled to be performed from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Sunday, May 18, 2014 to the morning of Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 will be 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed Wednesday, June 4, 2014 to Thursday, June 12, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=545040

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

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Nighttime Illumination Repair, Route 15 in Woodbridge and New Haven

The project consists of relamping lighting in the West Rock Tunnel on Route 15 in Woodbridge and New Haven. This project is scheduled to occur 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 to the morning of Thursday, May 15, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=544928

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Superstructure Replacement for Bridge No. 01550, Route 207 Over Beaver Brook in the Town of Sprague

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the replacement of the Beaver Brook Bridge superstructure on Route 207 (West Main St.) in the town of Sprague.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=544920

Friday, May 9, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections May 12-16, 2014

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, May 12-16, 2014. 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=544778

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CONNECTICUT COMMUTERS ENCOURAGED TO SHARE A RIDE DURING CTrides WEEK, MAY 12 – 16, 2014

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is inviting Connecticut commuters to take part in a week-long challenge of trying alternative methods of travel for their daily commutes. For at least one day during CTrides Week from Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16, 2014, commuters are asked to take advantage of various ride-sharing options instead of driving alone. Commuters are also encouraged to visit www.CTrides.com and pledge to take advantage of the various ride-sharing and greener options that are available.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=544762

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

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GOV. MALLOY: COMPLETION OF NEW HAVEN LINE POWER UPGRADE PROJECT MEANS SAFER, MORE RELIABLE SERVICE FOR CONNECTICUT RAIL COMMUTERS

Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) Commissioner James Redeker and New Haven Mayor Toni Harp, today announced that nearly 80 percent of the overhead power lines on the New Haven commuter rail between Southport and Bridgeport have been replaced. With the completion of the current project phase to replace the "catenary" wires along the 100-plus year old New Haven Line, Metro-North will be able to route peak period trains on all four tracks in this seven-mile area for the first time since 2010. The project is being funded and managed by ConnDOT.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=544512

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Governor Malloy Proclaims May 7th Bike To School Day in Connecticut

Connecticut Schools to Celebrate International Bike To School Day on Wednesday, May 7th.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=544502

Monday, May 5, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Milling and Resurfacing Project, SR 533 (Tunnel Road) in Vernon

The project consists of milling and resurfacing a 2.08 mile segment of SR 533 (Tunnel Road) in Vernon. The milling is scheduled to occur Thursday, May 8, 2014 to Friday, May 9, 2014. The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed on Monday, May 19, 2014 to Friday, May 23, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=544352

Friday, May 2, 2014

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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is reminding motorists and motorcyclists during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, to observe "None For The Road" in order to help prevent motorcycle crashes, deaths and injuries on Connecticut roads.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=544306

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Milling and Resurfacing Project, I-84 East and West in Hartford and East Hartford

The project consists of milling and resurfacing an 8.12 mile segment of I-84 eastbound and westbound in Hartford and East Hartford. The milling portion of this project is ongoing through Thursday, May 8, 2014. The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed Sunday, May 4, 2014 to Tuesday, June 3, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=544302

Thursday, May 1, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections May 5-9, 2014

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, May 5-9, 2014. 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=544208