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CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7456 |
| FOR RELEASE: September 12, 2013 |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
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Exit 1B Ramp To U.S. Route 1 Southbound From Route 15 and I-95 Connector Roadway (Milford Connector) in Milford Scheduled to be Temporarily Closed for Construction
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that Exit 1B off ramp Route 15 and I-95 Connector Roadway (Milford Connector) in Milford will be closed to allow for construction activities on the ramp. The closure is scheduled between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday September 16, and Tuesday, September 17, 2013.
The
work is part of an intersection improvement project on U.S. Route 1,
High Street and Meadow Street in Milford. This project is part of
the U.S. Route 1 corridor improvements program for intersection
safety and operations. The work includes the construction of
exclusive through and turns lanes at High Street, U.S. Route 1 and
Meadow Street.
DOT
Project No. 0083-0247 was awarded to American Industries of Jewett
City, CT on October 12, 2011, at a cost of $3,448,263.60 and is
scheduled to be completed in November 2013.
Ramp
Detour Info-
Exit 1B off ramp closed 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 16 and 17.
Motorists detoured to Exit 1A. A uniformed police officer will be stationed at the end of the exit on Route 1 to assist vehicles turning left onto Route 1 Southbound.
Lane Closure Info-
Meadow Street will be restricted to alternating one-way traffic during the ramp closure.
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 in this vicinity.