Bridge Maintenance Project I-84 in Waterbury on 3808 and 31508

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

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

FOR RELEASE: March 6, 2008

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
   OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
   TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
   Fax: (860) 594-3066
   Web site:www.ct.gov/dot

NEWINGTON, Conn. - Acting Transportation Commissioner Emil H. Frankel announced today that a Bridge Maintenance project will be performed on I-84 (eastbound) between Exits 18 and 23, in Waterbury. This project is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 8, 2008 & Saturday, March 15, 2008.

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. (Saturday evenings). There will be alternating lane closures while the work is being performed.

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 in this area.