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

FOR RELEASE: July 24, 2013

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

Tree Trimming on Merritt Parkway in Stamford, New Canaan and Norwalk;

Lane Closures Required

      The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a tree trimming operation will be performed on the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) northbound and southbound in Stamford, New Canaan and Norwalk on the morning of Saturday, July 27, 2013.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

      Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 15 Northbound and Southbound between Exit 33 (Den Road #2) and Exit 38 (Route 123) in Stamford, New Canaan and Norwalk.  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 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Saturday).

      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.