The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing wrong way detection testing, and recertification will take place in East Hartford, Manchester, Plainville and New Britain. This project is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, September 10 and be completed on Thursday, September 11, 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 following locations are included:
-Route 9 Northbound at Exit 35 (Ellis Street) in New Britain
-I-84 Eastbound at Exit 63 in Manchester
-I-384 Eastbound at Exit 4 in Manchester
-I-384 Westbound at Exit 4 in Manchester
-Route 72 Westbound at Exit 4 in Plainville
-Route 2 Eastbound at Exit 1B in East Hartford
The work is being performed by TAPCO and State DOT forces.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Motorists can expect ramp closures at the locations listed above. 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 3:00 a.m., Wednesday to Thursday.
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.