The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a tree removal operation will be performed on Route 8 Northbound Exit 14 on-ramp in Ansonia. This project is scheduled to begin and end on Monday, October 28, 2024.
To ensure the safety of the public, CTDOT is removing dead, diseased, and decaying trees. Additionally, trees and vegetation that have grown into the clear zone, which is the safety space along the side of the roadway, are also being removed. This work helps save lives in the event of a crash or vehicle leaving the roadway.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Motorists can expect a ramp closure of the Route 8 Exit 14 on-ramp on Monday, October 28, 2024, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Traffic will be detoured to Division Street, Left onto Wakelee Ave (Route 334) and follow that to the Route 8 Exit 15 northbound on-ramp. Traffic control signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone.
Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area. No work will be performed around any scheduled holidays.