Traffic Signal Project on Route 71 in Farmington Newington West Hartford

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546

NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7456

FOR RELEASE: October 6, 2011

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062

FAX: (860) 594-3065

WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

Traffic Signal Project on Route 71 in Farmington, Newington & West Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a traffic signal project will be performed on Route 71 between the New Britain/Farmington Town Line and Chatfield Drive in West Hartford. This project is expected to occur Tuesday, October 11, 2011 to Friday, October 28, 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 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday).

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.