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

FOR RELEASE: June 12, 2018

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 preliminary work including lane closures is scheduled to start June 12, 2018, weather dependent, for the installation of traffic control signals. Work will be performed at various intersections in Newington, Bloomfield, East Hartford, Manchester, Rocky Hill, Somers, Vernon, Windsor and Windsor Locks.

The project consists of replacing the existing traffic signals with new mast arms or span poles and the associated items such as trenching, backfilling, new conduits, video detection and hand holes to complete the new installations. 

DOT Project No. 0171-0393/0394 was awarded to Electricals Contractors, Inc. at a cost of $2,821,318.50 on November 27, 2017 and is scheduled to be completed in July 2019.

Lane closures on ramps, turning roadways, and other project roadways may occur Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily, Saturday and Sunday between 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.