CTDOT Press Releases
04/01/2024
U-Turn Closure & Reestablishment of Exit 35 on Route 8 Northbound in Waterbury
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that the U-turn for Exit 35 will be permanently closed for Route 8 Northbound starting April 15, 2024. Exit 35 will then be re-established and fully functional. 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 this project, please contact us at info@mixmaster-rehab.com.
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