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CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546 |
| FOR RELEASE: November 4, 2014 |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot |
Nighttime Bridge Maintenance on Route 8 in Bridgeport; Lane Closures Required
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime bridge maintenance project will be performed on Route 8 in Bridgeport, November 9-21, 2014.
The work consists of bridge maintenance on the bridges listed below. This work is scheduled to occur from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
· Bridge #3538 over Prospect Street
· Bridge #3539 over Route 130 State Street
· Bridge #3540 over John Street
· Bridge #3541 over SR 700 Fairfield Avenue
· Bridge #3542 over SB Route 8 Ramp 126
This project is included in the Department of Transportation’s 2014 bridge maintenance program.
LANE CLOSURE INFO
Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 8, Northbound & Southbound between Interstate 95 and Exit 2 (SR 700), in Bridgeport.
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 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Sunday through 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 in this vicinity.