The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing a wrong way detection maintenance and recertification will take place on I-291 east and westbound at Exit 4 in South Windsor. This project is scheduled to start on Monday, April 7, 2025.
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 Maintenance Contractors
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Motorists can expect a closure of I-291 east and westbound Exit 4 in South Windsor on Monday, April 7, 2025. Traffic looking for the westbound ramp will be detoured I-291 Exit 3 Deerfield Rd., left at traffic light, left at stop sign enter I-291 eastbound Exit 4 to Route 5. Traffic looking for the eastbound ramp will be detoured Exit 5 turn left into Tolland Turnpike, then turn left onto I-291 westbound proceed to Exit 4. 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 2:30 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.