CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

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

FOR RELEASE: February 11, 2008
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NEWINGTON, Conn. - Acting Transportation Commissioner Emil H. Frankel, announced today that Overhead Sign Repairs will be performed on I-84 (westbound) just east of Exit 32 (Queen Street) in Southington.  This project is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 24, 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 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Sunday morning). 

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.