Bridge Inspection Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge Q Bridge New Haven

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546

NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7456

FOR RELEASE: February 17, 2009

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062

FAX: (860) 594-3065

WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

Bridge Inspection - Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge – Q Bridge, New Haven

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced today that routine bridge inspection work will be performed on I-95 (southbound) over the Quinnipiac River between Exits 46 and 50 in New Haven (Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge – Q Bridge). This project is scheduled to take place on Saturday February 21, 2009.

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to close the left lane and shoulder of the bridge. The regular work schedule for this project is 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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 through the work area.