CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

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

FOR RELEASE: June 17, 2008
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NEWINGTON, Conn.-State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that an overhead sign repair project will be performed on I-84 (eastbound) between Exits 5 and 7, in Danbury.  This project is scheduled to take place on or about Wednesday, June 18, 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 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Wednesday 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.