CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546
FOR RELEASE: November 1, 2007	FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:    OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS    TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062    Fax: (860) 594-3066    Web site:www.ct.gov/dot

Project No. 25-133

F.A.P. No. NH-84-2(184)39

Reconstruction of I-84

Cheshire and Southington, CT

Cheshire and Southington, CT -The Department of Transportation announced today upcoming interstate lane closures on I-84 in Southington from November 12^th through November 16th. These brief lane closures are required to ensure motorist safety during the repair of an existing drainage system.

This work is part of the widening and interchange improvement projects on I-84 in Southington and Cheshire.  When completed, the project will provide an additional lane in each direction between Exit 30 (Marion Avenue) in Southington and just east of Exit 27 (I-691 Interchange) in Southington.

Manafort Brothers, Inc. of Plainville, CT, will be performing this work. 

Traffic Operations

Expect various shoulder and lane closures on I-84 eastbound between Exit 27 (I-691 westbound on ramp to I-84 eastbound) and Exit 30 (Marion Avenue), weather permitting, between the hours of 6 pm and 6 am.

Construction signs and State Police will be utilized for traffic control.