CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

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

FOR RELEASE: April 1, 2008
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NEWINGTON, Conn. - Acting Transportation Commissioner H. James Boice 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 Tuesday, April 1, 2008 & Thursday, April 3, 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 9:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. (Tuesday & Thursday evenings).

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.