Route 140 Road Closure Scheduled at the intersection of Route 159 in Windsor Locks

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546

NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7456

FOR RELEASE: June 12, 2009

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062

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Route 140 Road Closure Scheduled at the intersection of Route 159 in Windsor Locks

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a railroad crossing project will be performed on Route 140 at the intersection of Route 159 in Windsor Locks. This project is scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 13, 2009 and continue through Monday, June 15, 2009. The work will require a total closure of Route 140 and a posted detour will be in effect.

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning until 6:00 p.m. on Monday.

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.