Connecticut Department of Transportation

 
  CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT 06131-7546

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NEWINGTON, Conn.- State Transportation Commissioner Ralph J. Carpenter announced today that a Traffic Loop Replacement project will be performed on Route 15 (northbound) just north of Exit 90 (Main Street), in East Hartford.  This project is scheduled to take place on or about Tuesday, August 14, 2007.  Rain date: Wednesday, August 15, 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 12:00 a.m. (Tuesday evening). 

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 through the work area.