Friday, June 27, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections June 30-July 2, 2014

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, June 30-July 2, 2014. 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=547740

Thursday, June 26, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

IMPORTANT TRAVEL REMINDER! - Interstate 84 to Close at Exit 30 in Southington Weekend of June 27-29, 2014 for Bridge Replacement Work

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is reminding motorists and travelers that Interstate 84 will be closed in both directions to all traffic at Exit 30, Marion Avenue in Southington, on Friday night June 27 and is scheduled to reopen Monday morning, June 30, 2014. MAJOR TRAFFIC DELAYS ARE ANTICIPATED! – MOTORISTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PLAN AHEAD, AVOID THE AREA, AND TO SEEK ALTERNATIVE ROUTES! Suggested alternate routes include I-91, I-691, Route 9 and Route 72. Local detours are established for residents and businesses in the area surrounding the construction site and signs will be posted.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=547068

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Street Sweeping on Route 8, June 26-27

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing a nighttime street sweeping operation on Route 8, northbound and southbound, in the towns of Derby, Ansonia, Seymour, Beacon Falls and Naugatuck, June 26-27, 2014. Hours of the operation will be from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=547634

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Reminder: Schedule Adjustments Effective Monday, July 7

Metro-North will make adjustments to its New Haven and Harlem Line service on Monday, July 7, after closely monitoring performance, taking customer counts and listening to customer suggestions following the implementation of our the 11 schedule change.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=547592

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

DOT Issues RFPs for I-84 Widening Project in Waterbury

The Connecticut Department of Transportation today issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the I-84 widening project between Exits 23 and 25A in Waterbury. The project will add a third lane in each direction in the 2.7-mile section of the interstate highway – an area that has been a particular bottleneck for years during rush hour.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=547500

Monday, June 16, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

DOT Inspection Teams, Engineers and Metro-North Crews Converge on Walk Bridge

At the direction of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, and in partnership with MTA Chairman and CEO Thomas F. Prendergast and Metro-North Railroad President Joseph Giulietti, CTDOT Commissioner James P. Redeker has assembled a Short Term Action Team (STAT) to review, investigate and determine next steps, all to be taken in the near term, to improve the mechanical reliability of the Walk Bridge.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=546760

Friday, June 13, 2014

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Oakwood Avenue in West Hartford Closed Between New Park Avenue and Tolles Street The Week of Monday, June 23, to Friday, June 27, 2014

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that Oakwood Avenue in West Hartford will be closed between New Park Avenue and Tolles Street beginning at 7:00 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2014. This will be a full, around-the-clock closure that is expected to last five days.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=546702