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

FOR RELEASE: March 17, 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 project consists of constructing a multi-use pedestrian trail connecting Twin Brooks Park to an existing trail on Quarry Road, beginning on or about April 1, 2017.  Work includes the rehabilitation of a historic railroad bridge that runs over the Merritt Parkway, constructing culvert tunnels under two exit/entrance ramps of Route 15 and Route 25, sidewalks, associated lighting and landscaping.

DOT Project No. 0144-0191 was awarded to J. Iapaluccio Inc. of Brookfield, Connecticut at a cost of $3,460,105.90 on December 13, 2016 and is scheduled to be completed on December 1, 2017

LANE CLOSURE INFO
There will be limited weekend closures on the Exit 49 off ramp of Route 15 and Exit 8 of Route 25 to be announced at a future date. 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 3:30 p.m. (Monday thru Friday). Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather or other unforeseen conditions.  Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity.