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

FOR RELEASE: January 26, 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 the start of construction on the project to replace the existing culvert for Hewitt Brook under Route 2 in Preston. The project will begin on or about February 1, 2017.

Replacement of the culvert will be performed from access areas to be constructed on the north (inlet) and south (outlet) sides of Route 2.  The existing 9’-9” X 6’-7” culvert will be replaced with a 3 sided 13’ long X 7’ high structure to increase hydraulic capacity. Construction will involve lane shifts on Route 2.

Department of Transportation project was awarded to Rotha Construction at a cost of $1,471,675.90 on November 23, 2016 and is expected to be completed on or about October 28, 2017.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Traffic may be impacted on Route 2, Monday through Friday from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and Saturday and Sunday between 6 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.