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

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

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

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

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