CTDOT eAlert: Maintenance News from CTDOT

Web Version     Connecticut Department of Transportation Nighttime Bridge Maintenance on I-91 Bridge in Hartford Posted on December 19 , 2019   The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime bridge maintenance project for concrete deck repairs will be performed on I-91 southbound in Hartford, overnight Saturday/Sunday, December 21-22, 2019.      This work project consists of concrete deck repair on I-91 Bridge #1469B (SR 598 overpass) in Hartford.   LANE CLOSURE INFO Motorist can expect alternating lane closures on I-91 SB between Exit 29 and Exit 28 in Hartford.  Traffic control personnel, State police and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Saturday evening to Sunday morning)   Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions.  Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity. Connecticut Department of Transportation 2800 Berlin Turnpike P.O. Box 317546 Newington, CT 06131-7546 860-594-2000 Twitter You're receiving this email because you opted in to receive notices from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Edit your subscription Unsubscribe instantly

CTDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Web Version     Connecticut Department of Transportation Connecticut Christmas Train Travel Posted on December 17 , 2019 In anticipation of increased holiday travel demand, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced there will be four extra CTrail Hartford Line trains between New Haven and Hartford on Tuesday, December 24. The additional two round-trip trains will operate five to 10 minutes behind scheduled northbound Amtrak trains and will operate 30 to 40 minutes behind Amtrak southbound trains. On December 24th,  the Hartford Line will operate on a modified Saturday schedule, including the extra trains. On Christmas Day, December 25th, the Hartford Line will operate a regular Sunday schedule. A printable version of the schedule is available at www.hartfordline.com. For December 24, the New Haven Line (Metro-North) and Shore Line East will operate on a modified weekday schedule with extra service. Passengers are encouraged to visit www.mta.info/mnr, www.hartfordline.com and www.shorelineeast.com for the latest schedule information. No additional service is planned for the New Year's holiday. During the Christmas Holiday period, many Amtrak trains are expected to be sold-out and will only accept Amtrak tickets. CTrail and U-Pass passengers are advised to use the extra CTrail trains or check the Amtrak website at www.amtrak.com for seat availability. To avoid delays, passengers are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets can be pre-purchased at CTrail and Metro-North ticket vending machines, ticket windows, or on the Amtrak or MTA eTix smartphone apps. "We had record-breaking demand just a few weeks ago for Thanksgiving," said Richard Andreski, CTDOT Public Transportation Bureau Chief. "Our rail operators and CTDOT will all be working together to ensure rail travelers have enough options to travel and spend the holidays with their loved ones." "I'm delighted that we will be able to provide this supplemental service for our customers, which will have the added benefit of reducing the number of cars on our highways during this busy season," said CTDOT Commissioner Joe Giulietti. "The key to making public transportation a success is providing clean, safe, reliable, and convenient service, and that's what we are striving to do this holiday season." "Rail travel is the best way to travel over the holiday season," said Carl Jackson, CTDOT Rail Administrator. "Winter weather doesn't impact the trains the same way it impacts the highways." Information about all rail services in Connecticut is available at www.CTrail.com Connecticut Department of Transportation 2800 Berlin Turnpike P.O. Box 317546 Newington, CT 06131-7546 860-594-2000 Twitter You're receiving this email because you opted in to receive notices from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Edit your subscription Unsubscribe instantly

CTDOT eAlert: News from the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Web Version     Connecticut Department of Transportation Record Rail Ridership on the Hartford Line for Thanksgiving Travel Posted on December 3 , 2019 The Hartford Line saw record train ridership between New Haven and Springfield during Thanksgiving weekend. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) ran extra CTrail Hartford Line trains on November 26-27 and December 1st. CTDOT deployed 10 additional CTrail trains on the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and four additional trains on the Sunday after. The added trains were scheduled 5-10 minutes after Amtrak trains. The CTrail trains provided additional seats to alleviate overcrowding on many sold-out Amtrak trains. "The extra trains were a resounding success and surpassed expectations," said CTDOT Commissioner Joseph Giulietti. "Our preparation and teamwork paid off." In 2018, more than 3,500 passengers chose CTrail and Amtrak the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, setting a one-day ridership record. This year the Hartford Line carried more than 4,000 riders the Wednesday before Thanksgiving – a new ridership record. Last year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, the Hartford Line carried more than 3,000 riders; this year there were more than 3,600 riders. "We are very happy to announce the success of these additional Hartford Line trains which met the heavy travel demand," said Richard Andreski, CTDOT Public Transportation Bureau Chief. "It was great to see everyone pull together to accomplish this – Amtrak, CTrail crews and CTDOT staff." "People in Connecticut have wanted this rail system for a long time and are using it to avoid the headaches of driving," said Carl Jackson, CTDOT Rail Administrator. "It was great to see everyone on these busy holiday trains." Information about all rail services in Connecticut is available at www.CTrail.com. CTDOT Seeking Additional Input on Next Fleet of Rail Cars Posted on November 27 , 2019   The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is in the beginning stages of purchasing a new fleet of rail cars. An initial public survey was launched September 12, 2019 and closed October 14, 2019. The Department received a significant number of responses that provided great insight into what customers would like to see in the state's next generation of rail cars. However, the project team has realized that the procurement process would benefit from additional customer insight via a short follow-up survey. A link to this follow-up survey is shown below.  It should take approximately 5 to 8 minutes to complete. Link to survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/newrailcars2_2 Robust participation in this survey will provide further input on customer preferences and support CTDOT as the Department works to make sure the new rail cars meet customers' needs.  Metro-North and Amtrak Adding Trains for Thanksgiving Holiday Posted on November 25 , 2019 MTA Metro-North Railroad is adding trains to supplement Thanksgiving holiday service on the New Haven commuter rail line. Check for service updates at www.mta.info/mnr. Amtrak is doing the same for its service on the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Line (the Hartford Line) and throughout the Northeast Corridor. Check for Amtrak service updates at www.amtrak.com/schedules. Thanksgiving is the busiest travel season of the year.   MOVE NEW HAVEN TRANSIT STUDY PEER REVIEW WORKSHOP Posted on November 21 , 2019 The Connecticut Department of Transportation, City of New Haven and Greater New Haven Transit District today announced the completion of the Move New Haven bus study. Move New Haven is a comprehensive review of CTtransit New Haven bus service, the second busiest bus transit system in Connecticut. The study team will convene with industry experts at a peer review workshop on Thursday, November 21. Representatives from BaltimoreLink MD (Maryland DOT), Central Ohio Transit Authority OH (COTA), Richmond VA (GRTC) and Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) are expected to participate. The goal of the peer review workshop is to hear feedback on the Move New Haven plan and to learn more about best practices from other transit systems. The peer review workshop will be facilitated by David Carol, Chief Operations Officer of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). CTDOT Commissioner Giulietti remarked, "Move New Haven creates a positive new vision for transit in New Haven. The vision calls for new on-street bus rapid transit services in our busiest bus corridors. It does not rely on new busways. This is a pragmatic and affordable path forward for CTtransit." "I'm grateful to my staff, state and federal transportation officials, and those from other regional transit districts for lending time, talent, and expertise to this redesign effort in greater New Haven," Mayor Toni N. Harp said. "I hope your comprehensive approach yields an improved CT Transit System more responsive to riders who need it, respectful of drivers who make it operational, and practical in terms of linking employees with employers, while connecting to other regional and interstate passenger carriers." Members of the media are invited to attend the wrap-up of the workshop at 195 Church Street, 4th Floor, New Haven led by David Carol, APTA at 3:15 p.m. followed by closing remarks from City of New Haven Mayor Toni Harp and Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti. Your coverage is welcome. Media planning on attending the event are asked to RSVP to either Judd Everhart Judd.Everhart@ct.gov or Mary Coursey mary@courseyco.com by end of day on Wednesday. Connecticut Department of Transportation 2800 Berlin Turnpike P.O. Box 317546 Newington, CT 06131-7546 860-594-2000 Twitter You're receiving this email because you opted in to receive notices from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Edit your subscription Unsubscribe instantly

CTDOT eAlert: Construction and Maintenance News

Web Version     Connecticut Department of Transportation Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections - December 15 - 21 Posted on December 13 , 2019 Date Time Allowed Town Lane Closure Sunday, December 15, 2019 7:00AM-1:00PM Waterbury Double left lane closure on I-84 EB between Exits Alternating right and double left lane closures on I-84 WB between Exits 23 and 18. Sunday, December 15, 2019 6:00AM-2:00PM Hartford Alternate Single Right/Left Stationary Lane/Shoulder Closure on I-91 NB between Exits 29A and 32B. Sunday, December 15, 2019 6:00AM-11:00AM Bridgeport Double right lane closed and Exit 5 off ramp closed with detour on Route 8 SB. Monday, December 16, 2019 9:00AM-1:00PM (EB) 10:00AM-2:00PM (WB) Southbury Right and left lane closures on I-84 EB between Exits 14 and 15. Alternating right and left lane closures on Ramp 40. Monday, December 16, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Danbury Alternating lane shifts on Park Avenue between Sugar Hollow Road and Segar Street. Monday, December 16, 2019 9:00AM-2:00PM Windsor Right lane closures on I-291 EB or WB between I-91 and exit 4. Monday, December 16, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Putnam One-way alternating traffic on Route 44 between Church Street and Canel Street. Monday, December 16, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Mansfield Alternate left and right lane closures on Route 6 WB between Route 66 Exit and Route 195 Exit. Monday, December 16, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Glastonbury Lane shifting on local road (Neipsic Road) Monday, December 16, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Meriden Alternating right and left lane closures on Route 15 NB between Exits 67 and 68W Monday, December 16, 2019 8:30am-4:30pm Farmington Lane Shifts on Route 6 (Between Wolf Pit Road and 2 Mile Road). Monday, December 16, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Seymour Right lane closure on Route 8 NB between exits 21 and 22. Monday, December 16, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Milford Alternate right and left lane closure on SR 796 between I-95 and Route 15. Monday, December 16, 2019 9:00AM-12:00PM NB 11:00AM-2:00PM SB Fairfield Alternating right and left lane closures on I-95 NB and SB, Exit 22-24. Tuesday, December 17, 2019 9:00AM-2:00PM Trumbull Alternating one-way traffic on Unity Road between Leffert Road and Booth Hill Road. Tuesday, December 17, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Danbury Alternating right and left lane closures on I-84 WB between Exits 8 and 6. Tuesday, December 17, 2019 9:00AM-2:00PM Windsor Right lane closures on I-291 EB or WB between I-91 and exit 4. Tuesday, December 17, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Griswold One-way alternating traffic on Route 12 in Griswold. Tuesday, December 17, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Glastonbury Lane shifting on local road (Quarry Road) between Route 83 and New London Turnpike. Tuesday, December 17, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Glastonbury Lane shifting on local road (Neipsic Rd). Tuesday, December 17, 2019 8:30AM-4:30PM Farmington Lane shifts on Route 6 (Between Wolf Pit Road and 2 Mile Road). Tuesday, December 17, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Seymour Right lane closure on Route 8 NB between exits 21 and 22. Tuesday, December 17, 2019 9:00AM-12:00PM NB 11:00AM-2:00PM SB Fairfield Alternating right and left lane closures on I-95 NB and SB, Exit 22-24. Tuesday, December 17, 2019 9:00AM-12:00PM NB 11:00AM-2:00PM SB Stamford Alternating right and left lane closures on I-95 NB & SB, Exit 6-7. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 9:00AM-1:00PM EB 10:00AM-2:00PM WB Waterbury Alternating right and left lane closures on I-84 EB and WB between Exits 18 and 20. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 9:00AM-2:00PM Naugatuck Alternating right lane closures on Route 8 NB and SB between Exits 26 and 28. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 9:00AM-2:00PM Windsor Right lane closures on I-291 EB or WB between I-91 and exit 4. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Griswold One-way alternating traffic on Route 12 in Griswold. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Colchester Alternate left and right lane closures on Route 11 NB between Exit 6 and Route 2. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Meriden Single right lane closures on I-91 NB and SB between Exits 15 and 18. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Harwinton Alternating Single Lane Closures on Route 8 (at Exit 42 off-ramp). Wednesday, December 18, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM New Haven Alternate right and left lane closure on I-95 ramp (exit 48) between I-95 SB and I-91 NB. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Seymour Right lane closure lane on Route 8 SB between exits 22 and 21. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 9:00AM-12:00PM NB 11:00AM-2:00PM SB Fairfield Alternating right and left lane closures on I-95 NB and SB, Exit 22-24. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 9:00AM-12:00PM NB 11:00AM-2:00PM SB Stamford Alternating right and left lane closures on I-95 NB and SB, Exit 6-7. Thursday, December 19, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Waterbury Alternating left and right lane closures on Huntingdon Avenue between Cornwall Avenue and Chase River Road. Thursday, December 19, 2019 9:00AM-2:00PM Naugatuck Left lane closures on Route 8 NB between Exits 26 and 27. Thursday, December 19, 2019 9:00AM-2:00PM Windsor Right lane closures on I-291 EB or WB between I-91 and exit 4. Thursday, December 19, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM East Hartford Left lane closures and ramp shifts on Route 2 EB or WB between exits 5 and I-84. Thursday, December 19, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Killingly Alternating left and right lane closures on I-395 NB and SB between exits 38-41. Thursday, December 19, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Mansfield Alternate left and right lane closures on Route 6 EB between Route 195 Exit and Route 66. Thursday, December 19, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Marlborough Alternate Single Right/Left Stationary Lane/Shoulder Closure on Route 2 EB and WB. Thursday, December 19, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Seymour Right lane closure lane on Route 8 SB between exits 22 and 21. Thursday, December 19, 2019 10:00PM-5:00AM (Night work) Bridgeport Right shoulder closure on Water Street between North Frontage Road and South Frontage Road. Thursday, December 19, 2019 9:00AM-2:00PM NB 10:00AM-3:00PM SB Westport Alternating right and left lane closures on Route 15 NB and SB, Exit 42-44. Thursday, December 19, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM NB 10:00AM-3:00PM SB Greenwich Alternating right and left lane closures on Route 15 NB and SB, Exit 31-33. Friday, December 20, 2019 9:00AM-2:00PM Waterbury Alternating right and left lane closures on I-84 EB Exit 23 Collector. Friday, December 20, 2019 9:00AM-1:00PM Windsor Right lane closures on I-291 EB or WB between I-91 and exit 4. Friday, December 20, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Marlborough Alternate Single Right/Left Stationary Lane/Shoulder Closure on Route 2 EB and WB. Friday, December 20, 2019 8:30AM-4:30PM Litchfield Lane Shift on Route 118 (between Johnson Road and Birch Hill Road). Friday, December 20, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Seymour Alternate right lane closure on Route 313 and West Street. Friday, December 20, 2019 9:00AM-3:00PM Killingly Alternating right and left lane closures on US Route 6 EB and WB between Dyer Street and Green-Hollow Road. Saturday, December 21, 2019 6:00AM-2:00PM Hartford Alternate Single Right/Left Stationary Lane/Shoulder Closure on I-91 NB from exit 29 to work site Route 44/I-84 underpass. Intermittent right lane closures on I-84 EB and WB from exits 51 to 54 (top of deck and clearance msmt.). Connecticut Department of Transportation 2800 Berlin Turnpike P.O. Box 317546 Newington, CT 06131-7546 860-594-2000 Twitter You're receiving this email because you opted in to receive notices from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Edit your subscription Unsubscribe instantly