The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that bridge rehabilitation activities will be performed on Bridge No. 02380, I-84 Eastbound Exit 56 in East Hartford. This project is scheduled to start on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, and be completed on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The project consists of pin and hanger rehabilitation on various bridges throughout Greater Hartford.
CTDOT Project No. 0170-3551 was awarded to Rotha Contracting Company, Inc. at a cost of $5,413,828.30 on December 28, 2022, and is scheduled to be completed on July 2, 2026. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 1 in Rocky Hill.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Exit 56 on I-84 eastbound will be closed starting Tuesday, May 27, 2025, to Sunday July 27, 2025. Traffic will be detoured using two detour routes. Traffic will be detoured to Exit 53 on I-84 eastbound. Motorists should turn right onto Connecticut Boulevard then left turn left onto Prospect Street then proceed left or right onto Governor Street. Traffic that misses the first detour route can use Exit 58 on I-84 eastbound. Motorists should turn left onto Roberts Street then turn right to access I-84 westbound to Exit 56, Governor Street. Traffic control signing patterns and detour signage will guide motorists through the work zone and detours.
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.