The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the scheduled closures of both the Exit 31 off-ramp from Route 8 northbound to I-84 eastbound, as well as the Highland Avenue on-ramp to I-84 eastbound, beginning on February 28, 2021. The closures will remain in place until August 1, 2021, and are necessary to facilitate ongoing construction activities associated with the Route 8/I-84 Interchange (Mixmaster) rehabilitation project in Waterbury.
Detour Information:
- Exit 31 off-ramp detour: Motorists are advised to follow Route 8 northbound to the U-turn (Exit 35) and follow back onto Route 8 southbound.
- Highland Avenue on-ramp detour: Motorists are advised to take a right onto Chase Parkway and follow to I-84 eastbound on-ramp.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is working to inform motorists and local residents of current and upcoming construction activities through project newsletters, press notices, travel alerts, social media, as well as the project website, https://mixmaster-rehab.com/. If you have any questions related to construction, please contact us at info@mixmaster-rehab.com.