The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that Wrong Way Driver Installation of Counter Measure Systems will be performed on Route 8 at north and southbound at Exit 49, northbound at Exit 46 and 44 in Torrington starting on Monday, March 10, 2025. The project 0170-3638 consists of installation of the wrong way driver system on Route 8 in Torrington.
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
This project is being performed by State Forces.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Route 8 Southbound at Exit 49
The ramp will be closed on Monday, March 10, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Traffic will be detoured as follows: Take Exit 46 southbound, turn left onto Litchfield Road. Turn left onto Route 8 northbound. Take Exit 49 northbound.
Route 8 Northbound at Exit 49
The ramp will be closed on Monday, March 10, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Traffic will be detoured as follows: Take Exit 50 northbound, turn left onto East Main Street. Turn left onto Route 8 southbound. Take Exit 49 southbound.
Route 8 Northbound at Exit 46
The ramp will be closed on Monday, March 10, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Traffic will be detoured as follows: Take Exit 49 northbound, turn left onto Harwinton Avenue. At the stop sign turn left continuing onto Harwinton Avenue. Enter Route 8 southbound. Take Exit 46 southbound.
Route 8 Northbound at Exit 44
The ramp will be closed on Monday, March 10, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Traffic will be detoured as follows: Take Exit 46 northbound, turn left onto Route 118. Turn left onto Route 8 southbound and take Exit 44 southbound.
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.