Project 0102-0296 involves the implementation of various safety improvements along Route 15 from Exit 37 (Route 124/ South Avenue) to Exit 40B (Main Avenue). Due to milling and paving operations near Exit 38, temporary overnight closures of Exit 38 southbound on and off ramps will be necessary to allow safe passage of the equipment.
Ramps that will be affected include the northbound and southbound off-and-on at Exit 38. Only one ramp will be closed at a time. During any ramp closure, a signed detour will be in place to guide motorists to the original destination. Message boards will also be in place on the Merritt Parkway, providing information at least one exit before the closure.
CTDOT Project No. 0102-0296 was awarded to Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc. at the cost of $55,711,300.00 on April 13, 2022, and is scheduled to be completed on October 31, 2024. This project is administered by the Office of Construction, District 3, in New Haven.
LANE CLOSURE INFO
Motorists can expect lane restrictions and realignments on Route 15 between Exit 37 (Route 124/ South Avenue) and Exit 40B (Main Avenue). Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is nighttime, 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Some activities may occur during the daytime with shoulder closures from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This project will impact segments of the following routes:
- Route 15 from Exit 37 (Route 124/ South Avenue) to Exit 40B (Route 719/ Main Avenue)
- Route 15 in the vicinity of the Lapham Road overpass
- Route 124 in the vicinity of the Route 15 overpass
- Route 123 in the vicinity of the Route 15 overpass
- Route 7 in the vicinity of the Route 15 overpass
- Route 719 in the vicinity of the Route 15 overpass
Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to these schedules may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are urged to obey the posted speed limits and use caution through this and all other construction work zones.