The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that, in order to facilitate construction work associated with the Route 8/I-84 Interchange (Mixmaster) rehabilitation project in Waterbury, Exit 31 (Route 8 Northbound to I-84 Eastbound) will need to be closed starting Monday, July 31, 2023.
CLOSURE INFOMotorists are advised that Exit 31 (Route 8 Northbound to I-84 Eastbound) will be closed beginning Monday, July 31, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. The closure is required for approximately six (6) weeks.
DETOUR INFO
Motorists looking to access I-84 Eastbound from Route 8 Northbound will take Exit 35, utilize the U-Turn to proceed Southbound on Route 8 and then take Exit 31. Advanced signage will be posted along both Route 8 Northbound and Southbound and Exit 35.
The project consists of the rehabilitation of numerous bridges located within the Route 8 and I-84 Interchange (DOT Project No. 151-326/151-312/151-313) and was awarded to Walsh Construction Company at a cost of $152,960,945.27 on April 18, 2018.
** 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.