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

FOR RELEASE: August 31, 2017

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 an extended hour lane closure on I-95 Southbound between Exits 46 and 42 is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. on Saturday night, September 16, 2017, through 10:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, September 17, 2017, in the towns of New Haven and West Haven.  

The lane closures are necessary to perform a Stage 3 concrete deck pour from I-95 Southbound on Bridge No. 163. The concrete deck pour requires that the I-95 Southbound left and center lanes between Exits 46 and 42 will begin to be closed starting at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday night, September 16, 2017, with all lanes open by 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 17, 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.