Tuesday, December 31, 2013

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

RFP Issued for Ticket Vending Machine System for CTfastrak Bus Rapid Transit Project

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today that is seeking to procure a ticket vending machine system (TVMS) for the CTfastrak bus rapid transit system, scheduled to begin operations in early 2015.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=537474

Friday, December 27, 2013

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections Dec 30 – Jan 3

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, December 30 – January 3. 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=537368

Friday, December 20, 2013

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Construction and Maintenance Activities Restricted on Major Expressways for Upcoming Christmas and New Year's Holidays

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that there will be no maintenance or construction activities on major expressways for the Christmas and New Year holiday periods. Only work of an emergency nature will be considered.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=537176

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections Dec. 21-23

Lane closures will be required around Connecticut for bridge safety inspections Dec. 21-23, 2013. View the complete list and plan again.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=537124

Thursday, December 19, 2013

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Pavement Preservation on Route 82 , Towns of Chester and Haddam

The purpose of this project is to enhance pavement performance by using a cost-effective treatment to extend the service life of the existing pavement. A section of Route 82, which runs through the Towns of Chester and Haddam, has been identified as a candidate for this program. The Department is developing plans for a 2.5" mill followed by 2" of hot mix asphalt over .5" thick rubberized chip seal on Route 82. The project begins in Chester and ends in Haddam for a total project length of approximately 2.75 miles.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=537022

Monday, December 16, 2013

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Public Information Meeting Concerning Proposed Design Plans for the Rehabilitation of Bridge Nos. 03399D, 03400D, and 03402A in Hartford (These bridges are part of the I-84, Sisson Avenue Interchange at Exit 46)

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a public information meeting concerning the rehabilitation of Bridge No. 03399D, which carries I-84 TR 824 over Parking Lot, Bridge No. 03400D, which carries I-84 TR 823 over Parking Lot, and Bridge No. 03402A, which carries SR 503 WB over Amtrak Railroad and Capitol Avenue, in Hartford. These bridges are part of the I-84, Sisson Avenue Interchange at Exit 46. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Greater Hartford Transit District Offices, One Union Place, Hartford, Connecticut, 06103. In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2013.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=536792

Friday, December 13, 2013

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

New Traffic Signal at Route 139 and School Ground Road in Branford and North Branford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a new traffic signal located on Route 139 and School Ground Road in the town of Branford and North Branford is scheduled to be in service Monday, January 6, 2014. A test period placing the signal on flash will begin Monday, December 30, 2013, for a seven day period.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=536766