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Construction and Detour Information

 

Detours and Traffic Management

For the most up-to-date information on traffic and construction activities, check out the CT Travel Smart page.

 

East Hartford

On Friday, July 12, Bridge 02366, which carries Route 2 West over I-84 and Governors Street towards the Founders Bridge was reopened to traffic.

Willington

On August 24, 2018, Bridge 00847 over I-84 was reopened to traffic.

 

Current Construction Activities

10/8/2019:

Bridge reconstruction in the project area is now complete and traffic operations are fully restored. The contractor will continue to complete punchlist activities in the project area as the project concludes.

 

Construction Look Ahead

Period of September 27, 2019 to October 18, 2019

 

East Hartford

During the weeks of September 30 and October 7, backfilling of permanent barrier, power washing of back walls, and installation of ruble strips and line striping will take place during night work hours. The coping at bridge abutments and installation of electrical conduits and wiring will take place during night work hours.

 

During the week of Monday, October 14, overhead sign overlays, drums, and temporary tape on I-84 will be removed.

ridge 02367 is anticipated to be fully reopened to traffic on Wednesday, October 16.

  

Lane closures are necessary to create a safe work zone; drivers are asked to be aware of possible lane closures for their own safety and that of the project team. Please also note that all work is contingent upon the weather.

For more information about the project, visit the website at https://portal.ct.gov/DOT/Alternative-Project-Delivery/Project-Pages/Project-0171-0431-Landing-Page. For questions or issues and concerns related to construction, please email Greg Kozma at Gregory.Kozma@ct.gov.

 

Period of September 27, 2019 to October 18, 2019

Period of September 13, 2019 to September 27, 2019

Period of August 17, 2019 to August 30, 2019

Period of July 12, 2019 to July 26, 2019 

Period of June 28, 2019 to July 11, 2019 

Period of June 14, 2019 to June 27, 2019 

Period of May 31, 2019 to June 13, 2019 

Period of May 17, 2019 to May 30, 2019 

Period of May 3, 2019 to May 16, 2019 

Period of April 19, 2019 to May 3, 2019 

Period of November 2018 to March 2019 

Period of November 9, 2018 to November 23, 2018

Period of October 26, 2018 to November 8, 2018

Period of October 12, 2018 to October 26, 2018

Period of September 28, 2018 to October 12, 2018

Period of September 21, 2018 to September 27, 2018

Period of September 8, 2018 to September 20, 2018

Period of August 24, 2018 to September 7, 2018

Period of August 11, 2018 to August 23, 2018

Period of July 27, 2018 to August 10, 2018

Period of July 13, 2018 to July 26, 2018

Period of June 29, 2018 to July 12, 2018

Period of June 16, 2018 to June 28, 2018

Period of June 2, 2018 to June 15, 2018

Period of May 19, 2018 to June 1, 2018

Period of May 5, 2018 to May 18, 2018

Period of April 21, 2018 to May 4, 2018

Period of April 6, 2018 to April 20, 2018

 

Project Photos

The photos below cover the 2018 and 2019 construction seasons and Bridges 02369, 02366, and 02367 in East Hartford and Bridge 00847 in Willington.

East Hartford Bridge 02369 8-22-18 Phase 2 demolition
East Hartford Bridge 02369 8-22-18 Phase 2 demolition

 

East Hartford Bridge 02369 8-8-18, Phase 1 completion, Prep for Phase 2 demotion, Phase 2 pier infill/strengthening

East Hartford Bridge 02369 8-8-18, Phase 1 completion

East Hartford Bridge 02369 8-8-18, Prep for Phase 2 demotion

East Hartford Bridge 02369 8-8-18, Phase 2 pier infill/strengthening

 

East Hartford Bridge 02369 7-20-18, Phase 1 construction- deck poured, link slabs formed

East Hartford Bridge 02369 7-20-18, Phase 1 construction- deck poured, link slabs formed

 

East Hartford Bridge 02369 7-12-18, Phase 1 deck and link slabs formed

East Hartford Bridge 02369 7-12-18, Phase 1 deck and link slabs formed

 

East Hartford Bridge 02369 6-25-18 (night) Phase 1 erection

East Hartford Bridge 02369 6-25-18 (night) Phase 1 erection Photo 1

East Hartford Bridge 02369 6-25-18 (night) Phase 1 erection Photo 2

 

East Hartford Bridge 02369 6-25-18 (day) Phase 1 demo, Phase 1 pier infill/strengthening

East Hartford Bridge 02369 6-25-18 (day) Phase 1 demo, Phase 1 pier infill/strengthening

 

East Hartford Bridge 02369 6-7-18 Park-and-Ride yard structural steel prefabrication, Pitkin off ramp widening

East Hartford Bridge 02369 6-7-18, Park-and-Ride yard structural steel prefabrication

East Hartford Bridge 02369 6-7-18, Pitkin off ramp widening

 

East Hartford Bridge 02369 Phase 1 demo 5-9-18

East Hartford Bridge 02369 Phase 1 demo 5-9-18

Bridges 02366 and 02367 in East Hartford during final paving and striping. Aerial view of Bridges 02366 and 02367 in East Hartford during final paving and striping.

Bridges 02366 and 02367 in East Hartford during final paving and striping. Aerial view of Bridges 02366 and 02367 in East Hartford during final paving and striping.

Completed abutments of Bridges 02366 and 02367 in East Hartford. Completed abutments of Bridges 02366 and 02367 in East Hartford.

Another view of the completed abutments of Bridges 02366 and 02367 in East Hartford. Another view of the completed abutments of Bridges 02366 and 02367 in East Hartford.