CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7456

FOR RELEASE: April 25, 2013

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062 FAX: (860) 594-3065 WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that construction is scheduled to begin Wednesday, May 1, 2013, for the rehabilitation of Bridge No. 06583 carrying Route 17 over Parmalee Brook in the Town of Durham.

The project consists of the replacement of Bridge # 06583 as part of the Fix it First Transportation Initiative.  The existing structure is a culvert deteriorated and undermined along the footings and will be replaced with a 70-foot long, 4-foot diameter corrugated aluminum pipe with a concrete headwall at the inlet and outlet.

The proposed 32-foot road width will be reconstructed on either side of the structure to accommodate a 12-foot travel lane and 4-foot shoulder in each direction and new guide rail will be installed.

DOT Project No. 0037-0099 was awarded to Guerrera Construction Company, Inc., of Oxford, CT, on January 31, 2013, at a value of $ 211,177.00 and is scheduled for completion by September 22, 2013.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Route 17 between School House Lane and Coe Road restricted to alternating one way traffic, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Special note- A week long detour will be required during the summer when school is not in session. Advanced notice will be provided.