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

FOR RELEASE: July 25, 2016

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 is announcing nighttime on/off ramp closures on the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) Northbound Exit 35 in Stamford and New Canaan, on or about Thursday, August 4, for paving operations.

The project consists of safety improvements, resurfacing, enhancements, and bridge improvements on the Merritt Parkway.

DOT Project No. 0135-0270 was awarded to O&G Industries at a cost of $53,031,742.62 on July 23. 2013 and is scheduled to be completed by November 2016.

The Route 15 (Merritt Parkway) Northbound Exit 35 Off Ramp:
Ramp will be closed during the hours of 8:00PM and 6:00AM, Thursday 8/4/16 for paving. A complete detour will be installed to reroute traffic to Exit 36 NB, left on Old Stamford Rd, left on Rte 15 SB to exit 35 Long Ridge Rd.

The Route 15 (Merritt Parkway) Northbound Exit 35 On Ramp:
Ramp will be closed during the hours of 8:00PM and 6:00AM, Thursday 8/4/16 for paving. A complete detour will be installed to reroute traffic to Rte 15 SB, Exit 34 Long Ridge Rd, left on Long Ridge , right on Rte 15 NB.