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09/20/2021

Attenuator Replacement on I-84 Eastbound at Exit 51 in Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that work to replace an existing attenuator will be performed on I-84 eastbound at Exit 51 in Hartford. Work is anticipated to occur on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, and Thursday, September 30, 2021.

Motorists can expect right lane closures on I-84 eastbound at Exit 51 in Hartford, between exits 50 and 52. The Exit 51 flyover ramp to I-91 northbound will be closed during this operation. The night work schedule for upgrading this attenuator is 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Motorists will be detoured east along I-84 to Exit 52, to I-91 southbound and continue to Exit 29a to the Whitehead Highway. Traffic will then be routed around the Pulaski Circle and back to I-91 north.

Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to remain alert, drive cautiously and to maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity.


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