CTDOT Construction Advisories
03/14/2023
Bridge Rehabilitation on I91 Over the Connecticut River
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing the commencement of staged construction work on March 20, 2023 for the rehabilitation of Bridge No. 00454, I-91, over the Connecticut River, Amtrak, Route 159, and South Water Street between Exits 42 and 44.
In order to initiate bridge repair work, the contractor will close the right lane and perform a minor shift for the remaining three lanes over the Connecticut River along I-91 northbound and southbound, creating a work zone behind barrier along the right side of the Dexter Coffin Bridge. This project consists of rehabilitation of Bridge #00454, steel repairs within the superstructure and existing girders using cover plates and Ultra High-Performance Concrete, bearing replacement, joint replacement, deck repairs and new pavement.
DOT Project No. 0165-0509 was awarded to Rotha Contracting Company, Inc of Avon, CT at a cost of $24,230,000.00 on November 9, 2022, and is scheduled to be completed on November 18, 2024. This project is administered by the Office of Construction – District 1 in Rocky Hill.
LANE CLOSURE INFO:
Motorists can expect traffic operation impacts/lane closures on the following Roadways, U.S. I-91 Northbound and Southbound, Exits 42 and 44, Route 159 (South Main Street) in Windsor Locks, and South Water Street in East Windsor, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. & 6:00 a.m.
DETOUR INFO:
No detours are currently anticipated at this time.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
860-594-2560
DOT.CustomerCare@ct.gov
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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