The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing a wrong way detection installation will take place on I-95 southbound at Exit 42 in West Haven, Route 8 northbound at Exit 12a and Route 8 southbound at Exit 11 in Shelton. This project is scheduled to occur on Monday, November 4 and be completed on Friday, November 8, 2024.

The Wrong Way Detection System uses video cameras to detect vehicles that are traveling in the wrong direction. If a vehicle is detected, wrong way signs outlined with multiple sets of red lights are activated and begin flashing to alert the driver they are traveling in the wrong direction. Additionally, the system alerts the CTDOT Highway Operations Center and local State Police Troop barracks in real-time, allowing staff to monitor the activities of the wrong way driver on the ramp.

For more information on CTDOT’s commitment to stopping wrong way drivers, visit https://portal.ct.gov/wrongwaydriving

the work is being performed by TAPCO and State Forces.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

Motorists can expect a closure of I-95 southbound at Exit 42 in West Haven, Route 8 northbound at Exit 12a and Route 8 southbound at Exit 11 in Shelton on Monday, November 4, 2024.

Traffic will be detoured as follows:

 I-95 Exit 41 southbound in Orange for Exit 42

Route 8 Exit 9 southbound in Shelton for Exit 11

Route 8 Exit 12b northbound in Shelton for Exit 12a

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone. the work schedule for this project is from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Monday to Friday.

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.