Bridge Maintenance on Route 9 Northbound in Essex and Deep River

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546

NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7456

FOR RELEASE: September 21, 2011

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062

FAX: (860) 594-3065

WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

Bridge Maintenance on Route 9 (Northbound) in Essex and Deep River

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a bridge maintenance project will be performed on various bridges on Route 9 (Northbound) in Essex and Deep River between Exit 3 (Route 154) and Exit 6 (Route 148). This project is scheduled to occur Wednesday, September 28, 2011 to Friday, October 21, 2011.

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday). However, no work will be performed during the Columbus Day holiday period.

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.