Press Releases
10/22/2019
Scheduled Closure and Detour of Route 1 in East Lyme for Bridge Replacement Activities
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the upcoming scheduled closure and detour of Route 1 in East Lyme between Heritage Road and Lovers Lane, beginning at 8 AM on November 11, 2019, until 8 AM, November 25, 2019. The closure and detour are necessary to facilitate the replacement of Bridge 06676 carrying Route 1 over an Unnamed Brook.
The project consists of replacing the existing corrugated metal pipe arch culvert built in 1982 with a new precast concrete box culvert. Approximately 200 feet of full depth reconstruction of the roadway will be performed adjacent to the bridge. An existing sanitary sewer line will also be relocated to the south of the bridge.
Detour Info:
- Route 1 south: Proceed on Route 161 to the intersection of Interstate 95. Take the ramp to Interstate 95 southbound and proceed to Exit 70
- Route 1 north: Proceed on Interstate 95 to Exit 74. Turn left at the off-ramp onto Route 161 northbound.
Construction signs will be installed to guide motorists through the detour. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity.
DOT Project No. 0044-0157 was awarded to New England Infrastructure Inc. at a cost of $1,348,154.00 on June 13, 2019 and is scheduled to be completed by November 24, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot