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

FOR RELEASE: March 17, 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 that the pavement preservation project for Route 2 in Marlborough and Colchester will begin on April 1, 2016.

The project consists of the milling and paving of the wearing surface on Route 2 East and Westbound including the on and off-ramps. The expansion joints of Bridges 00391 and 03460 over the Blackledge River will also be rehabilitated in association with the project.

DOT Project No. 0078-0091 was awarded to American Industries, Inc. at a cost of $7,000,000.00 on January 6, 2016 and is scheduled to be completed July 26, 2016.

Expect lane closures on Route 2 between Exit 12 (West Rd) and Exit 17 (Prospect Hill Rd). Westbound: Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, 6 pm to 6 am. Eastbound: Monday through Friday from 6 pm to 3 pm.

At all other times, motorists can expect periodic lane and/or shoulder closures to occur. 

Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed in this vicinity as milled surfaces, raised structures and pavement transitions may be present.