The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing bridge maintenance on I-95 over the Saugatuck River in Westport. This project is scheduled to occur on Saturday, September 28 and be completed on October 14, 2024. The project 0102-0295 consists of waterproofing the deck of the bridge over Saugatuck River in Westport and expansion joint device replacement.

CTDOT Project No. 0102-0295 was awarded to Yonkers Contracting Company at a cost of $103,411,848 on April 30, 2022, and is scheduled to be completed Spring 2025. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 3 in New Haven.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

There will be scheduled lane closure and traffic restrictions on I-95 northbound between Exits 17 and 18 in Westport from 6:00 a.m. Saturday September 28 through 6:00 a.m. Monday September 30, 2024. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained on I-95 northbound for the weekend. The same restrictions will continue for the following two weekends (October 5-7, 2024 and October 12-14, 2024).

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.