The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the next nighttime I-691 WB ramp closures to begin. I-691 WB Exit 4 On and Off Ramps will be closed on or around May 2.
The project consists of resurfacing, bridge rehabilitations, safety improvements, signing upgrades and illumination replacement. Preliminary work will include pavement coring/sampling and drainage structure inspections.
DOT Project No. 0079-0244 was awarded to Manafort Brothers, Inc. at a cost of $48,865,177.75 on December 30, 2020. Construction is scheduled to start in September 2021 and to be completed in October 2023. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 4 in Thomaston.
LANE CLOSURE and DETOUR INFO
During the week of May 2 between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., the I-691 WB Exit 4 On and Off Ramp to West Main Street will be closed temporarily directing traffic to take the following detours:
For the I-691 WB Exit 4 On Ramp from West Main Street, vehicles will be directed to get onto I-691 in the Eastbound direction and take Exit 5 to Chamberlain Highway and then onto I-691 Westbound.
For the I-691 WB Exit 4 Off Ramp, vehicles will be directed to take Exit 3 to Highland Avenue, back onto I-691 in the Eastbound direction and take Exit 4 to West Main Street.