The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing periodic nighttime closures of Interstate 84 and Route 8 ramps with signed detours between September 19 and September 23, 2022.
The project consists of installing ultra-thin bonded PMA on I-84 and Route 8. Other upgrades include various bridge deck rehabilitations, centerline rumble strips on Route 8 and minor intersection upgrades at Interstate 84 Eastbound, Exit 17 and 18 Off-Ramps.
DOT Project No. 0174-0455 was awarded to Tilcon Connecticut, Inc. at a cost of $8,302,100.60 on April 30, 2022 and is scheduled to be completed November 18, 2022. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 4 in Thomaston.
LANE CLOSURE INFO:
Beginning the week of September 19 through September 23, 2022, the ramps mentioned below will be periodically closed between the hours of 8 PM and 6 AM. One or two lanes along I-84 will also be closed to traffic while nighttime work is underway. All lanes will be reopened and operational during peak traffic hours. All work is weather dependent.
When ramp closures are present, a signed detour will be in place to aid the traveling public.
Westbound:
Route 8 southbound Exit 33 to 84 westbound *
84 westbound Exit 18 Off/On Ramp
84 westbound Exit 17 Off*/On Ramp
Eastbound:
84 eastbound Exit 17 Off/On Ramp
84 eastbound Exit 18 Off/On Ramp
*Detour routes start prior to the ramp closure locations.