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

FOR RELEASE: July 13, 2016

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Nighttime Milling and Resurfacing along Route 44 in Salisbury and North Canaan

   The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a nighttime milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 44 in Salisbury and North Canaan beginning Monday, July 18, 2016. 

   The project consists of resurfacing a 5.61 mile segment of Route 44, in Salisbury and

North Canaan. This project is scheduled to occur from 7:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2016 to the morning of Monday August 22, 2016.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

   Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 44 between Dutchers Bridge and Bissel St.  Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is 7:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. (Monday 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.