ConnDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

WHEN SPEEDING KILLS, IT'S NEVER AN ACCIDENT

With the arrival of Labor Day holiday weekend, many Connecticut residents will close the summer by traveling throughout the state to barbeques, family gatherings and tourist destinations. In an effort to raise awareness and change driver behavior, the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office is launching the first phase of its anti-speeding campaign throughout rural Connecticut, where most speeding-related automobile deaths occur.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=552100

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Weekend Closure for Replacement of Route 17 Bridge in Middletown

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that Route 17, South Main Street, in Middletown between Route 155 (Randolph Road) and Wesleyan Hills Road will be closed to through traffic beginning 7 p.m. Friday, September 5, and will reopen by 3 pm. Monday, September 8, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=552066

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Ramp Closures for Route 8 Southbound Ramp to I-84 Eastbound, Exit 31, in Waterbury To Continue Through Friday September 5, 2014

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the continuation of overnight closures of the Route 8 southbound ramp to I-84 East, Exit 31, in Waterbury through Friday, September 5. No ramp closures will be allowed during the Labor Day holiday weekend from Friday, August 29 through Monday September 1.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=551954

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Nighttime Ramp Closures scheduled for Exit 35 On-Ramp to Route 15 Southbound (Merritt Parkway)

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that temporary nighttime closures of the Route 15 Southbound, Exit 35 On-Ramp, is scheduled to start on or about Wednesday September 3, 2014 thru Friday September 5, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=551952

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Replacement of Retaining Wall on Route 8 and 25 Southbound in Bridgeport

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the replacement of the retaining wall on Route 8 and 25 south bound will begin on or about September 8, 2014.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=551906

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Pavement Preservation Program On Route 8 in Trumbull, Stratford and Shelton

The purpose of this program is to enhance pavement performance by using cost-effective treatments to extend the service life of the existing pavement. A section of Route 8 in Trumbull, Stratford and Shelton has been identified as a candidate for this program. The Department is developing plans to mill and overlay the bituminous pavement on Route 8 from approximately 0.3 miles before exit 8 in Trumbull, to approximately 0.3 miles after exit 13 in the Shelton.

For more information, please visit the ConnDOT website: http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=2135&Q=551844

ConnDOT eAlert: Construction News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections August 25-28, 2014

Lane closures for bridge safety inspections and evaluations will be required around Connecticut, August 25-28, 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=551822