ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

New Spring Train Schedule on Shore Line East

The Connecticut Department of Transportation today announced a Shore Line East (SLE) spring schedule change that will begin on Monday, April 3, 2017.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=591584

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Installation and Revisions of Traffic Control Signals - Various Locations

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a project to install and revise traffic signals is scheduled to start Monday, April 3, 2017.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591532

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Beam End Repairs and Bearing Replacement for Bridges 01415, 00278, 00279,00280, 00288, and 03434 in the Towns of Griswold, Norwich, and Sprague

The Connecticut, Department of Transportation is announcing that beam end repair and bearing replacement work will begin on April 1, 2017, on the following structures:

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591500

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Traffic Impacts on Chase Avenue and North Main Street in Waterbury

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that Chase Avenue and North Main Street in the City of Waterbury will be impacted by upcoming construction activities. These impacts will start Monday April 3, 2017 and will continue until July 18, 2017.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591514

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Notification of Alternating One-Way Traffic on Center Street (Rt.150, South of Hoffman Court) from Wednesday April 5 at 9:00 AM to Thursday April 6 at 6:00 AM for Utility Work Associated with the Bridge Reconstruction Project

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that utility upgrade work by Frontier Communications requires a shutdown of the southbound lane of Center Street for in association with Project 148-201, Center Street (Route 150) and Bridge Improvements in the Town of Wallingford.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591512

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Pavement Preservation in Fairfield and Bridgeport on Interstate 95

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the resumption of construction activities after the winter shutdown for the pavement preservation project on Interstate 95 in the towns of Fairfield and Bridgeport. The project will resume work on or about May 1, 2017. The initial roadway impacts will occur on April 21, 2017, and then will resume on May 1, 2017.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591506

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Beam End Repairs and Bearing Replacement for on Eight Bridges in the Towns of Norwich Bozrah, and Stonington

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that work will begin on beam end repairs and bearing replacement on eight bridges beginning on April 1, 2017.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591502

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CTDOT Donates $10,000 to 'New Haven Promise'

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today presented a $10,000 check to New Haven Promise, an organization providing scholarships to New Haven students pursuing degrees in the field of engineering.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=591524

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Rehabilitation of Bridge 03127 over I-91 in Wallingford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the rehabilitation of Bridge 03127 (Harrison Road over I-91) in the Town of Wallingford is scheduled to begin on or about April 1, 2017.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591258

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Public Informational Meeting Concerning I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge 00250 in East Lyme

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a public information meeting concerning the proposed improvements on I-95 Interchange 74 at Route 161 on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the Camp Niantic Army National Guard Base, NETT Hall, 38 Smith Street, Niantic, 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=591238

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Widening of U.S. Route 6 from Carol Drive to Peggy Lane in Bristol and Farmington

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that work is starting on April 1, 2017, for the Widening of U.S. Route 6 from Carol Drive to Peggy Lane in Bristol and Farmington.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591190

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Weekend Closures of I-84 Connector from the Founders Bridge (Route 2 East) to I-84 Eastbound Scheduled for March 25, 2017, and April 1, 2017, Weather Permitting

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing weekend closures of the I-84 Connector (TR833) from the Founder's Bridge (Route 2 East) to I-84 Eastbound in the Town of East Hartford.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591192

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Intersection Improvements on Route 1 at Route 53 and Route 1 at Stuart Avenue in Norwalk

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that improvements to the intersection of Route 1 at Route 53 and Route 1 at Stuart Ave in the City of Norwalk will begin on or about March 20, 2017.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591188

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the start of Project 35-194 Rehabilitation of Bridge No.00047 Old Kings Highway over I-95 commencing on April 1, 2017, in the Town of Darien

The project, beginning on April 1, 2017, consists of the rehabilitation of Bridge 00047 - Old Kings Highway North over I-95 including the complete replacement of the bridge superstructure. DOT Project No. 0035-0194 was awarded to New England Road, Inc. at a cost of $4,540,536.50 on January 24, 2017 and is scheduled to be completed November 26, 2017.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591184

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Rehabilitation of Bridge 03912 and Bridge 03913 Carrying Route 71 over Herald Square, Columbus Boulevard, Pan AM Railways, CT FastTrack and Route 72 and Ramps in New Britain

The project, beginning on April 1, 2017, consists of repairs to superstructure steel, cleaning and painting of beam ends, removal of concrete haunches over travel ways, repairs to substructures and top pier caps, and replacing sidewalks.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591180

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections, March 19 – 24, 2017

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, March 19 – 24, 2017, 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=591176

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Nighttime Snow Removal along I 84 and Route 8

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime snow removal project on I-84 eastbound and westbound, and Route 8 northbound and southbound beginning Thursday, March 16, 2017.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591154

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Replacement of Highway Signing on I-95 Northbound and Southbound

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the replacement of highway signing on I-95 northbound and southbound from Groton to North Stonington beginning on Saturday April 1, 2017, weather permitting.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591146

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Work to Begin on Pequonnock River Trail from Route 127 to Quarry Road in Trumbull

The project consists of constructing a multi-use pedestrian trail connecting Twin Brooks Park to an existing trail on Quarry Road, beginning on or about April 1, 2017. Work includes the rehabilitation of a historic railroad bridge that runs over the Merritt Parkway, constructing culvert tunnels under two exit/entrance ramps of Route 15 and Route 25, sidewalks, associated lighting and landscaping.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591142

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Intersection Improvements on Route 1 in Norwalk

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that improvements to the intersection of Route 1 at Route 53 and Route 1 at Stuart Ave in the City of Norwalk will begin on Monday, March 20, 2017, weather permitting.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591124

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CTDOT Prepares for Winter Storm

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced today that it is fully prepared for the major winter storm forecast to hit Connecticut overnight – Monday and Tuesday, March 13 and 14, 2017.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=591068

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections, March 11 – 17, 2017


For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=591002

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Replacement of Bridge 01890, U.S. Route 1 (Boston Post Road) over Center Brook in Old Saybrook

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that construction work will begin on April 1, 2017 on the replacement of Bridge 01890, Route 1 over Center Brook in the Town of Old Saybrook.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=590806

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Replacement of Bridge 02738, Route 169 over Gravelly Brook in Woodstock

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that construction work will begin on April 1, 2017, on the replacement of Bridge 02738, Route 169 over Gravelly Brook in the Town of Woodstock.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=590740

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Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections, March 4 – 12, 2017

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, March 4 – 12, 2017, 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=590676

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Replacement of Bridge Number 02375 on the Route 2 Westbound Exit Ramp to Governor Street in East Hartford to Begin March 13, 2017

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the planned closure of the Route 2 Westbound, East Hartford Exit Ramp to Governor Street, beginning March 13, 2017, weather permitting.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=590642