CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546

FOR RELEASE: June 8, 2015

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's  (Department)  Office  of  Engineering  is implementing a pavement preservation program for the 2016 construction season.

The purpose of this project is to improve the existing wearing surface and to extend the service life of the pavement. The proposed work on Route 2 includes milling and paving 2.25” of bituminous concrete curb to curb. This project will address minor drainage issues such as roadside ponding and rutting contributing to the deterioration of the pavement surface. On and off ramps within the project limits are to be milled and paved with 2” of bituminous concrete curb to curb. Bridge joints are also being evaluated for replacement.

The present schedule indicates that the design will be completed in July 2015, with construction anticipated to start in spring 2016. This project will be undertaken with 80 % Federal and 20 % State funds.

It is the Department's policy to keep the public informed and involved when such projects are undertaken. It is important that the community share its concerns with us to assist in the project's development. It is not anticipated that an informational meeting or a formal public hearing will be held for this project due to the limited nature of the proposed work.

Anyone  interested  in  receiving  information  on   this   project   may  do so  by  contacting Mr. William W. Britnell, Principal Engineer of Highway Design, at (860) 594-3274, or by e-mail at William.Britnell@ct.gov. Please make reference to State Project Number 0078-0091.