CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

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

FOR RELEASE:August19 , 2008
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NEWINGTON, Conn.-State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that a Sweeping project will be performed on

I-95 (north & south) from Exit 70 to the Gold Star Memorial Bridge in Old Lyme, East Lyme, Waterford and New London. This project is scheduled to begin on or about Tuesday, August 19, 2008 and continue through Thursday, August 28, 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 8:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Monday – 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 through the work area.