Tuesday, May 31, 2016

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Detour Scheduled for the Replacement of Bridge 01018, Route 53 over the Saugatuck River in Redding

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the scheduled detour of route 53 in Redding starting on June 13, 2016, to facilitate construction activities for the replacement of Bridge 01018, Route 53 over Saugatuck River.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=581192

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Weekend Closure of Route 2 Eastbound Exit 2 Connector from the Founders Bridge to I-84 Eastbound in East Hartford Scheduled for June 4, 2016

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the weekend closure of the Route 2 eastbound Exit 2 connector to I-84 eastbound from the Founder's Bridge in East Hartford beginning at 4:00 AM on Saturday, June 4, 2016 to 5:00 PM, Sunday, June 5, 2016. The closure also includes the access ramp from Pitkin Street.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=580994

Friday, May 20, 2016

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Freight Car Derailment Means some Busing for Shore Line East Commuters

A freight car derailed on Shore Line East on Friday, forcing Amtrak to schedule buses for commuters between Old Saybrook and New London.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=580940

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections, May 23-27, 2016

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, May 23 – 27, 2016, 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=580932

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

UPDATE: Metro-North Service for Thursday, May 19, 2016

Metro-North commuter trains will continue to run on a Saturday schedule on Thursday, May 19, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=580462

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Replacement of Bridge 06784 (Route 85 over Cabin Brook) in Colchester to Begin May 19, 2016

The project involved the replacement of the structure with a new precast concrete box culvert, cast-in-place cutoff walls, wingwalls and parapets.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=580442

Friday, May 13, 2016

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Ribbon Cut for New Bridge in Chester

Commissioner Redeker today joined other state and local officials to cut a ribbon a new bridge in Chester.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=580294

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections, May 16-21, 2016

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, May 16 – 21, 2016, 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=580288

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

UPDATE - Overnight Closures of Route 34 in Derby for Bridge Construction Activities Extended Due to Inclement Weather

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the overnight closures on Route 34 in the Derby will be extended due to inclement weather and will continue from Monday, May 16, 2016 through Wednesday, May 18, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=579768

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Scheduled Three-Night Closure of the I-95 Northbound Exit 8 Off-Ramp in Stamford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the scheduled nighttime closure of the I-95 Exit 8 northbound off-ramp in Stamford, weather permitting. The closures will begin the nights of Thursday, May 19, Friday, May 20, and Monday, May 23, 2016, and will occur from 9 PM to 6 AM.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=580274

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Drainage Installation on Route 4 (Farmington Avenue) in Farmington to Begin Wednesday, May 18, 2016

The work involves the installation of drainage structures and pipe along Route 4 from Garden Street to Route 10 as part of the reconstruction project of Route 4. Motorists should expect lane shifts and lane closures and plan ahead for impacts on traffic flow through this area.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=580278

Thursday, May 12, 2016

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

CONNECTICUT COMMUTERS ENCOURAGED TO SHARE A RIDE DURING CTrides WEEK, MAY 16 – 20, 2016

Governor Dannel P. Malloy has officially proclaimed May 16 - 20, 2016 as CTrides Week. CTrides is a special initiative of the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. During CTrides Week, CTDOT invites Connecticut commuters to try alternative methods of travel and enjoy a better daily commute.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=580260

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Daytime Closure of Route 110 in Stratford on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, for Bridge Construction Activity

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that work associated with the replacement of Bridge No. 02622 (Route 110 over Freeman Brook) in Stratford will require the daytime closure and detour of Route 110 on May 11, 2016, from 9 AM to 3 PM.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=580204

Monday, May 9, 2016

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

REVISED: I-84 Danbury Rest Area (off Exit 2) to be Closed Beginning Tuesday, May 10, 2016, Through Sunday, May 22, 2016

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the scheduled closure of the I-84 Danbury Rest Area as well as the entrance roadway off of Exit 2 into the Danbury Rest Area, beginning on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, through May 22, 2016. The closure is necessary to facilitate gas-main work being performed by Algonquin Gas Transmission. The project consists of a gas-main pull-back operation (a type of gas-main installation).

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=580118

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

I-84 Eastbound Exit 2 and Danbury Rest Area (off Exit 2) to be Closed Beginning Tuesday, May 10, 2016, Through Sunday, May 22, 2016

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the scheduled closure of I-84 eastbound Exit 2 and the Danbury Rest Area beginning on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, through May 22, 2016. The closure is necessary to facilitate gas-main work being performed by Algonquin Gas Transmission. The project consists of a gas-main pull-back operation (a type of gas-main installation).

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=580118

Friday, May 6, 2016

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections, May 9-13, 2016

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, May 9 – 13, 2016, 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=580086

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Milling and Resurfacing Project on I-84 Eastbound in East Hartford

The project consists of milling and resurfacing a 2.02 mile segment of I-84 eastbound in East Hartford. This project is scheduled to occur from Wednesday, May 4, 2016 to Thursday, May 19, 2016. The milling segment of this project is scheduled to occur beginning .03 miles east of the eastbound underpass of TR827 (Exit 55) on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 to Tuesday, May 10, 2016. The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed on Sunday, May 15, 2016 to Thursday, May 19, 2016.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=579908

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Rehabilitation of Bridge Number 04048, Wall Street over Metro North Railroad in Norwalk


The project will be constructed from May 4, 2016, to November, 2016. Night work will be utilized to facilitate traffic flow on the Metro North Railroad line, below. During construction pedestrian access will be maintained and detour routes will be signed. Some metered parking will be temporarily removed from service and use of the Yankee Doodle Garage is encouraged.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=579886

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Ramp Closures on the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) Southbound and Northbound Exits 33 to 35 On and Off Ramps

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the scheduled nighttime closures of the southbound and northbound Merritt Parkway (Route 15) on/off ramps Exit 33 to 35 on or about Thursday 5/12/16 to Wednesday 5/18/16 for milling operations.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=579888