The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing wrong way detection installations will take place on I-84 east and westbound at Exits 43, 26 and just Exit 31 eastbound in Cheshire, Southington, and West Hartford. This project is scheduled to occur on Monday, January 13 at 6:30 p.m. and be completed on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 2:00 a.m.
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 DOT Maintenance Forces and TAPCO.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Motorists can expect a closure of I-84 east and westbound at Exits 43, and 26 as well as Exit 31 eastbound in Cheshire, Southington and West Hartford starting on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Traffic control personnel, and signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone. The work schedule for this project is from 6:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; Monday-Friday, January 13-17, 2025.
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.