The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the scheduled nightly closures of Route 8 southbound and Exit 19 (I-84 westbound to Route 8 southbound) in Waterbury from September 7, 2021, to October 1, 2021.  The closures will occur nightly from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The closures are necessary to facilitate ongoing construction activities associated with the rehabilitation of the Route 8/I-84 Mixmaster.

CLOSURE INFORMATION

Route 8 Southbound (starting at Exit 32) will be closed nightly from September 7, 2021, to October 1, 2021, from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detours:

• Route 8 Southbound: Motorists should follow Route 8 southbound to Exit 32 (Riverside Street). Follow Riverside Street to Route 8 southbound Naugatuck/Bridgeport on-ramp. 
• Exit 19: Motorists should take Exit 18 (Highland Avenue). Take a right onto Highland Avenue and a right onto Chase Parkway to the on-ramp to I-84 eastbound. Take Exit 19 to Route 8 southbound. 

** Please note that the start of this closure can change at any time based on weather or resources. **

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.