Friday, July 25, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

DOT and CCSU Host Summer Transportation Program for High School Students

The Department of Transportation's TRAC (Transportation and Civil Engineering) program is partnering with Central Connecticut State University to host a 1 week program from July 28 to August 1, 2014, to introduce a wide range of transportation modes to high school students from all over the state.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=549048

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Bridge Deck Joint Inspection along Route 8 and I-95

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that inspections will be performed on the bridge joints on I-95 northbound in Guilford, I-95 southbound in Stamford and Greenwich and on Route 8 southbound in Shelton and Trumbull. These inspections will require daytime lane closures on Tuesday, July 29, and Wednesday July 30, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=549044

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Rehabilitation of Rt 2 Bridge in Stonington

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that rehabilitation work on the Route 2 bridge over the Route 78 on ramp in Stonington is beginning July 25, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=549036

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Closure of I-95 Northbound Exit 44 Off Ramp on July 29, 2014

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the I-95 Northbound Exit 44 off ramp to Kimberly Avenue will be closed on Tuesday night, July 29, 2014, from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. the following morning for the emergency replacement of existing asphaltic plug joints on the bridge over the West River in the towns of New Haven and West Haven.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=549030

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Updated Scheduled For 24-Hour Weekend Closures on Route 130 (Fairfield Avenue) in Bridgeport

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the closure schedule for Route 130, Fairfield Avenue, from Commerce Drive to Railroad Avenue eastbound has been revised. The current schedule is to close Route 130 on the weekend of August 1-3 and August 8-11, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548958

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Route 111 North of Cross Hill Road and Route 111 South of Route 110 in the town of Monroe will be closed starting on Monday August 11, 2014 through Wednesday August 20 , 2014

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the 10 day closure of Route 111 between Cross Hill Road and Route 110. The closure is needed to remove the existing structure, installation and backfill of a new precast concrete box culvert, precast wingwalls, construction of the cast-in-place parapets and reconstruct a portion of Route 111.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548900

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Bridge Maintenance, Route 16 over the Salmon River in East Hampton

The project consists of the installation of beam rail across Bridge # 00853 on Route 16 over the Salmon River in East Hampton. Also included will be the approach rail to account for the realignment of the bridge attachments. This project is scheduled to occur from Monday, July 28, 2014 to Friday, August 1, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548888

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Nighttime Resurfacing Project, Route 83 in Manchester and Vernon

The project consists of resurfacing a 3.38 mile segment of Route 83 in Manchester and Vernon. The milling segment of this project is anticipated to be performed on Sunday, July 27, 2014 to Thursday, July 31, 2014. The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed on Sunday, August 3, 2014 to Thursday, August 7, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548872

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Milling and Resurfacing Project, Route 195 in Mansfield

The project consists of milling and resurfacing a 1.04 mile segment of Route 195 in Mansfield. The milling segment of this project is scheduled to occur from Monday, July 28, 2014, through Tuesday, July 29, 2014. The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed from Wednesday, July 30, 2014, through Friday, August 1, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548870

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Milling and Resurfacing Project, Route 202 in New Milford

The project consists of milling and resurfacing a 3.52 mile segment of Route 202 in New Milford. This project is scheduled to occur from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2014 to the morning of Monday, August 11, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548868

Monday, July 14, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Bridge Maintenance on Rt. 15 Northbound over I-91 in Meriden

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime bridge maintenance project will be performed on Rte. 15 Northbound over I-91 in Meriden, July 17-August 7, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548548

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Resurfacing on Routes 69 and 63 in New Haven

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Routes 69 and 63 in New Haven, July 17-26, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548544

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Weekend Closing of I-84 Eastbound Off Ramp to Asylum Street in Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the I-84 eastbound off ramp to Asylum Street in Hartford (Exit 48A) will be closed from 10:00 p.m. Friday, July 18, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548530

Friday, July 11, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Resurfacing on Routes 5 and 517 in East Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 5 and SR 517 in East Hartford, July 13-25, 2014

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548508

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Resurfacing Project on Whitehead Highway in Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime milling and resurfacing project will be performed on the Whitehead Highway, eastbound and westbound, in Hartford.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548502

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Ramp Closures Scheduled for I-84 Ramp over Meadow Street, Exit 21, in Waterbury

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the I-84 East off ramp at Exit 21, Meadow Street in Waterbury is scheduled to be closed nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Wednesday, July 16 through Thursday, July 17, and Monday, July 21, through Thursday, July 24, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548496

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections July 14-18, 2014

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, July 14-18, 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=548494

Thursday, July 10, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Street Sweeping on Route 8

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing a nighttime street sweeping project on Route 8, northbound and southbound in the towns of Seymour, Beacon Falls and Naugatuck, from exit 20 to exit 29. This project is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 2014, from 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548460

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Bridge Rehab Work on I-91 in New Haven

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a bridge rehabilitation project on I-91 northbound and southbound over State Street and Ferry Street in New Haven will begin on Monday, July 21, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548456

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Bridge Maintenance on I-91 Southbound in Wallingford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a bridge maintenance project is being performed on Bridge 03125 over I-91 southbound in Wallingford through July 18, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548412

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Utility Project on Whitehead Highway in Hartford, Detour Required

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing a utility project on Whitehead Highway
in Hartford on Saturday, July 12, 2014 between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.


For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548410

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Traffic-Counting Loop Installation on I-95 Northbound and Southbound in Darien

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime traffic-counting loop installation project will be performed on Interstate 95 Northbound and Southbound in Darien, July 14-18, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548408

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Milling and Resurfacing along Route 198 in Woodstock

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be
performed on Route 198 in Woodstock, July 14-21, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548404

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Rehabilitation of Rt. 2 Bridge over New England Central Railroad in Norwich

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the start of rehabilitation of Bridge Number 00410 on Route 2 in Norwich beginning on July 21, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548398

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Ride the Rails to the Sails - Sailfest in New London, July 11-13

Leave the car and traffic behind and take a train ride to this year's Sailfest in New London. The three-day festival, held at Waterfront Park July 11-13, will feature a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, a Tall Ship, and over 200 vendors.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=548396

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Ride the Rails to the Sails - Sailfest in New London, July 11-13, 2014

Leave the car and traffic behind and take a ride to this year's Sailfest in New London. The three-day festival, held at Waterfront Park will feature a a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, a Tall Ship, and over 200 vendors.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548394

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Busing on Danbury Branch for Three Saturdays to Accommodate Planned Testing of New Signals

To allow for testing of the new signal system on the Danbury branch, buses will operate in place of six trains on each of three Saturdays, July 12, 19 & 26, to accommodate planned testing of grade crossings.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=548388

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Ramp Closures Scheduled for Route 7 Ramps At Backus Avenue, Exit 8, in Danbury

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the Route 7 South off ramp, and the on ramp to Route 7 north at Exit 8, Backus Avenue in Danbury is scheduled to be closed nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Tuesday, July 8 through Thursday, July 10, and Monday, July 14, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548358

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Hamilton Street in Hartford Closed Between Francis Avenue and Bartholomew Avenue, July 14-18

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that Hamilton Street in Hartford will be closed between Francis Avenue and Bartholomew Avenue beginning at 7:00 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2014. This will be a full, around-the-clock closure that is expected to last five days.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=548252