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CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546 |
| FOR RELEASE: May 22, 2017 |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot |
Bridge Maintenance on Route 9 in Essex
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a bridge maintenance project will be performed on Route 9 – northbound and southbound – in Essex, beginning Tuesday, May 30, 2017.
The project consists of bridge maintenance on Rt. 9 SB to Bridge #03343 (Rt. 154 Overpass), Bridge #03341
(Rt. 153 Overpass), and Rt. 9 NB, Bridge #03342 (Rt. 153 & Rt. 154 Overpass) in Essex.
LANE CLOSURE INFO
Motorists can expect left lane or right lane closures on Rt. 9 SB & NB in the town of Essex. Rt. 9 SB will be between Exit 4 to Exit 3 and Rt. 9 NB will be between Exit 2 and Exit 3. 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 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the SB direction and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the NB direction. Tuesday,
May 30, 2017 through Friday, June 16, 2017.
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.