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

FOR RELEASE: August 16, 2013

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Traffic Loop Installation on Ramps for Route 9 in Middletown and Route 154

in Middletown

      The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a traffic loop installation project will continue on the ramps for Route 9 in Middletown and Route 154 in Middletown (Aircraft Road) through August 21, 2013.

      The Traffic loop installation project will be performed on a 2.68 mile segment of Route 9 in Middletown, and on a 1.08 mile segment of Route 154 in Middletown.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

      Motorists can expect lane closures to occur on Route 155 at Route 9 (northbound) on and off ramps; Route 155 at Route 9 (southbound) on and off ramps; and Route 154 at SSR 410 (Aircraft Road) and Route 9 ramps and Saybrook Road.  Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (weekdays).

      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.