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

FOR RELEASE: June 23, 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 the start of Project 173-484, superelevation modifications and high friction surface treatment on the Merritt Parkway in Greenwich. Lane closures will commence on June 23, 2018.

The purpose of the project is to improve traction and roadway geometry to reduce crashes and roadway departures.

DOT Project No. 0173-0484 was awarded to Waters Construction Co. at a cost of $2,728,316.50 and is scheduled to be completed by 10/24/2018. 

Lane closures will occur on the northbound side between the hours of 8PM and 6AM and southbound side between the hours of 7PM and 6AM in.  Please be prepared to reduce speed when entering the construction zone or seek an alternate route.