The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that Wrong Way Driver Installations of Counter Measure Systems will be performed on Route 8 southbound at Exit 25A in Naugatuck and at Exit 13A in Ansonia starting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. This project is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The project 0170-3638 consists of installation of the wrong way driver system on Route 8 southbound.
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 25A in Naugatuck
The ramp will be closed on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Traffic will be detoured as follows: Take Exit 24 southbound, turn left at the stop sign onto Cross Street. Turn left onto Route 8 northbound. Take Exit 25A northbound.
Route 8 Northbound at Exit 13A in Ansonia
The ramp will be closed on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Traffic will be detoured as follows: Take Exit 13B and continue straight to Seymour Avenue. Turn left onto Seymour Avenue. Turn right onto Spring Street. Turn left onto Maple Avenue. Take a right onto Division Street. Continue onto Division Street until arriving at Pershing Drive intersection.
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.