Tuesday, March 31, 2015

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

CT River Ferry Operations Delayed

Ferry operations on the Connecticut River will be delayed due to maintenance and high water.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=563246

Monday, March 30, 2015

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Replacement of Expansion Joints on Twelve Bridges in Vernon, Manchester, East Hartford, Enfield, Hartford and Wethersfield


For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=563190

Thursday, March 26, 2015

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Connecticut Department of Transportation invites public to learn about the I-84 Hartford Project

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is inviting the public to attend an Open Planning Studio for the I-84 Hartford Project during the week of April 27th to May 2nd, 2015. The Studio will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday on April 27th – May 1st, 2015 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday May, 2nd, 2015. The event will be held at Christ Church Cathedral Auditorium, 45 Church Street in Downtown Hartford.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=563046

Friday, March 20, 2015

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections, March 23 - 29, 2015

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, March 23-29, 2015, weather permitting. View the complete list and plan ahead. (NB and SB stand for northbound and southbound.)

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=562788

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Schedule Changes on New Haven Line, Effective April 26

Schedule changes on New Haven Line trains will take effect on April 26, 2015.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=562610

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Bridge Maintenance, I-95 Northbound in Greenwich

The project consists of bridge maintenance to the James Street Bridge over I-95 Northbound in Greenwich. This project is scheduled to occur from 8:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2015 to the morning of Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=562598

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Rehabilitation of Bridge #02390 on Route 53 in the Town of Redding

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the rehabilitation of Bridge #02390 on Route 53 in the Town of Redding will begin April 1, 2015.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=562564

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

On-Ramp Closure Scheduled to Facilitate Bridge Expansion Joint Repairs on Route 15 Southbound over the Connecticut River (Charter Oak Bridge) in East Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that work is scheduled to restart on the southbound direction of the Charter Oak Bridge which carries Route 15 over the Connecticut River in East Hartford and Hartford.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=562420

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

New Investments in Waterbury Branch Rail Line - Some Changes in Service and Schedules Required

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and Metro-North Railroad this spring will be making critical repairs on the Devon Bridge on the New Haven commuter rail line and doing maintenance work on the Waterbury Branch. These will require temporary busing and schedule adjustments on the New Haven Line. Customers will be notified of changes to schedules through station signing and online updates.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=562350

Thursday, March 12, 2015

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Intersection Improvements to Route 68 at Route 150 in the Town of Wallingford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that improvements to the intersection of Route 68 and Route 150 in the Town of Wallingford will begin on April 1, 2015.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=562202

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Traffic Shift Scheduled for Route 1 in Norwalk March 19, 2015

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is continuing the improvements of Interstate 95 and Route 1 in Norwalk. As part of this work, the northbound and southbound lanes of Route 1 will be shifted between the Exit 14 ramp and Fairfield Avenue to accommodate future drainage, utility and sidewalk work.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=562204

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

MOTORIST ADVISORY - Expect Overnight Traffic Impacts Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2015, as Traffic from I-95 Southbound to Route 34 Westbound, I-91 Northbound and Hamilton Street in New Haven is Detoured to Facilitate Bridge Construction


The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that construction activities related to bridge construction on I-95 Southbound is expected to cause delays throughout the I-95 New Haven Corridor during the overnights of Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, 2015. 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=562196

Monday, March 9, 2015

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Proposed Roundabout at the Intersection of Route 110 (Shelton Road) and Route 111 (Monroe Turnpike), in Monroe

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a public informational meeting regarding the proposed roundabout at the intersection of Route 110 (Shelton Road) and Route 111 (Monroe Turnpike) in Monroe. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at the Monroe Town Hall, Council Chambers, 7 Fan Hill Road, Monroe, Connecticut. A formal presentation by Department representatives will begin at 7:00 p.m., immediately followed by a question and answer session.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=562032

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections, March 7 - 15, 2015

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, March 7-15, 2015, weather permitting. View the complete list and plan ahead. (NB and SB stand for northbound and southbound.)

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=562020

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

New Report Shows State Progress, Challenges for People Who Bicycle and Walk

With the release of its 2014 Annual Report, the Connecticut Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board reports that a culture change is under way in the state as a result of a commitment to the concept of "Complete Streets."

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=561874

Monday, March 2, 2015

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Upgrades to Pedestrian Control Features at Traffic Control Signals in Various Central Connecticut Towns

The Department of Transportation (Department) is developing plans to upgrade pedestrian control features at 40 existing state maintained traffic control signals to include countdown pedestrian indications, and accessible pedestrian signals and detectors in the cities/towns of Bloomfield, Cheshire, East Hartford, Enfield, Hartford, Manchester, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Rocky Hill, Vernon, West Hartford, Wethersfield and Windsor. The following intersections are included:

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=561688

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Upgrades to Pedestrian Control Features at Traffic Control Signals in Various Central Connecticut Towns

The Department of Transportation (Department) is developing plans to upgrade pedestrian control features at 45 existing State maintained traffic control signals to include countdown pedestrian indications and accessible pedestrian signals and detectors in the cities/towns of Berlin, Bloomfield, Cheshire, East Hartford, Enfield, Hartford, Manchester, Meriden, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Rocky Hill, Southington, Vernon, West Hartford, Wethersfield, and Windsor. The following intersections are included:

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=561684