ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspecctions, Aug. 3-6, 2015

Lane closures will be required around Connecticut for bridge safety inspections. View the list and plan ahead.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=569020

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Amtrak Begins Substitute Bus Operation to Facilitate Construction on Hartford Line

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that on Monday, August 3, 2015, Amtrak will begin a substitute bus operation for certain morning and evening New Haven to Springfield Amtrak shuttles. The busing is necessary to accommodate construction of a second track as part of the New Haven – Hartford –Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=569004

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Amtrak Begins Substitute Bus Operation to Facilitate Construction on Hartford Line

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that on Monday, August 3, 2015, Amtrak will begin a substitute bus operation for certain morning and evening New Haven to Springfield Amtrak shuttles. The busing is necessary to accommodate construction of a second track as part of the New Haven – Hartford –Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=569004

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Milling and Resurfacing on Route 177 in Farmington, Avon and Canton

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 177 in the towns of Farmington, Avon and Canton beginning 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2015.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=568940

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Milling and Resurfacing along Route 127 in Trumbull

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 127 in Trumbull beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2015.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=568936

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Bridge Maintenance on I-91 in New Haven

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime bridge maintenance project will be performed on I-91 northbound in New Haven beginning at 9 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2015.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=568928

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Bridge Maintenance on I-91 in New Haven

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime bridge maintenance project will be performed on I-91 northbound in New Haven beginning at 9 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2015.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=568928

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Milling and Resurfacing along Whitney Avenue (SR 707) in North Haven and Hamden

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Whitney Avenue (State Route 707) in North Haven and Hamden, beginning at 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2015.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=568926

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Buses to Replace New Canaan Branch Trains for Four Weekends

Workers will be out in force along Metro-North Railroad's New Canaan Branch during the first four weekends of August to renew railroad crossings at three intersections with local streets and rebuild the railroad bridge over the Merritt Parkway.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=568898

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

EIGHT PERCENT DROP IN MOBILE PHONE USE BY DRIVERS AFTER STATEWIDE CRACKDOWN

The Connecticut Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Office, today announced the continuation of the "U DRIVE. U TEXT. U PAY." initiative – an effort to crackdown on motorists who choose to text, talk or otherwise distract themselves from the task of driving by using a hand-held mobile phone.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=568896

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Southbound Side of Putnam Bridge to be Closed this Weekend

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the planned closure of the southbound side of Route 3 over the Putnam Bridge between Glastonbury and Wethersfield for the weekend of July 31 – August 3, 2015, weather permitting. Southbound motorists will be directed to I-91 via Route 2 westbound and Route 15 southbound to the Charter Oak Bridge.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=568826

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Overnight Closures for I-95 Southbound Exits in Norwalk and Darien

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the following 1-95 ramp closures to allow for milling and paving operations: I-95 Southbound Exits 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 & 10 On and Off ramps in Norwalk and Darien during the month of August from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=568814

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CTDOT to Update ADA Transition Plan

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is updating its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan and is seeking input and involvement from interested individuals and organizations of the ADA community.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=568776

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Resurfacing of Route 8 in Trumbull, Stratford and Shelton

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the nighttime resurfacing of Route 8 Northbound will begin joint repair operations on Monday, July 27, 2015, at 10 p.m.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=568706

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections, July 27-31, 2015


For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=568704

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Project No. 0050-0219 , Pavement Preservation on Interstate 95, Fairfield and Bridgeport

The Connecticut Department of Transportation's (Department) Office of Engineering is implementing a pavement preservation project for the 2016 construction season. The purpose of this program is to enhance pavement performance by using cost-effective treatments to extend the service life of the existing pavements. A section of I-95 in Fairfield and Bridgeport has been identified as a candidate for this program.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=568506

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections, July 20-24, 2015

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, July 20 - 24, 2015, weather permitting. View the complete list and plan ahead. (NB and SB mean northbound and southbound; EB and WB mean eastbound and westbound.)

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=568426

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

MOTORIST ADVISORY - Full Directional Weekend Closure Scheduled on the William H. Putnam Bridge (Route 3) over the Connecticut River in the Towns of Wethersfield and Glastonbury

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the upcoming FULL NORTHBOUND DIRECTIONAL WEEKEND CLOSURE of the William H. Putnam Bridge (Route 3 over the Connecticut River). The northbound closure (Wethersfield heading to Glastonbury) will take place the upcoming weekend of July 17th to July 20th, weather permitting, beginning at 8:00 PM Friday night and ending at 5:00 AM Monday morning.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=568200

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections, July 13-19, 2015

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, July 13 - 19, 2015, weather permitting. View the complete list and plan ahead. (NB and SB mean northbound and southbound; EB and WB mean eastbound and westbound.)

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=568162

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections, July 13-19, 2015

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, July 13 - 19, 2015, weather permitting. View the complete list and plan ahead. (NB and SB mean northbound and southbound; EB and WB mean eastbound and westbound.)

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=568162

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

MOTORIST ADVISORY - Full Directional Weekend Closure Scheduled on the William H. Putnam Bridge (Route 3) over the Connecticut River in the Towns of Wethersfield and Glastonbury

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the upcoming FULL SOUTHBOUND DIRECTIONAL WEEKEND CLOSURE of the William H. Putnam Bridge (Route 3 over the Connecticut River). The southbound closure (Glastonbury heading to Wethersfield) will take place the upcoming weekend of July 10th to July 13th, weather permitting, beginning at 8:00 PM Friday night and ending at 5:00 AM Monday morning.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=567920

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Pavement Preservation on Interstate 95 in Fairfield and Bridgeport

The Connecticut Department of Transportation's (Department) Office of Engineering is implementing a pavement preservation project for the 2016 construction season.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=567918