CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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NEWINGTON, Conn.-State Transportation Commissioner Ralph J. Carpenter announced today that a Guide Rail Installation project will be performed on I-95 (northbound & southbound), in the vicinity of Vauxhall Street Overpass, in New London.  This project is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, April 23, 2007 and continue through Wednesday, April 25, 2007.

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone.  The regular work schedule for this project is

7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Monday – Wednesday evenings).

Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other foreseen conditions.  Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving through the work area.