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The Reconfiguration of the Route 17 On-ramp to Route 9 Northbound Project Updates (September 6, 2024)

The project team has been steadily making progress on the Middletown Reconfiguration of Route 17 to Route 9NB Project. Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve Middletown’s transportation network.Here is an overview of completed, current, and upcoming tasks.

Project Updates:

Main Street Extension and Route 17 Interchange Improvements

  • The realignment of the 17 SB on-ramp with the Route 17 SB off-ramp at Main Street Extension on and off ramp is complete.
  • The replacement of the existing traffic signal will create a more typical signalized intersection configuration.

DeKoven Ramp

  • The DeKoven off-ramp remains closed to allow for Route 9 SB work.
  • The Team continues to work on the retaining walls on the west side of Route 9 to reduce potential impacts to wetlands and Harbor Park.

The superstructure of the Route 9 bridge over Union Street (Bridge No. 00638) is being replaced and widened.  This work is to accommodate the acceleration lane along Route 9 NB and to ensure proper bridge maintenance.

 

Previous Updates:

Project 0082-0316 Main Street Extension On-Ramp reopening

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Project 0082-0316 DeKoven Drive Off-ramp Closure Alert

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ABOUT THE PROJECT

Planned Construction Activity

Main Street Extension (Summer/Fall 2023)

  • Relocate 17 southbound on-ramp from Main Street Extension.
  • Short-term detours may be required via Pleasant Street and South Main Street.

Main Street Extension (Fall 2023 – Fall 2024)

  • Pedestrian and drainage improvements.
  • Install signal at off-ramp and on-ramp.
  • Milling and overlay.

Route 17 Southbound (Fall 2023 – Summer 2024)

  • Rehabilitate Bridge 00636 – Route 17 NB over Route 9.
  • Traffic maintained - one lane.

Bridge 00638 - Route 9 over Union Street (Winter 2023-Spring 2024)

  • Construct new western spans of Bridge 00638.
  • Reconstruct exit 14.
  • Two lanes of traffic in each direction maintained on Route 9.

Bridge 000638 - Route 9 over Union Street (Summer 2024-Summer 2025)

  • Traffic Shift; Remove existing northbound lanes of Bridge 00638.
  • Construct new eastern section of Bridge 00638.
  • Two lanes of traffic in each direction maintained on Route 9.

Bridge 000638 - Route 9 over Union Street (Summer 2025 - Spring 2026)

  • Construct the new eastern section of Bridge 00638 (northbound).

Route 9 / Route 17 / Harbor Drive (Summer 2026 - Fall 2026)

  • Construct median barrier along Route 9.
  • Final Mill and Overlay.
  • Open all new lanes to traffic.
  • Close Harbor Drive on-ramp.

Anticipated schedule subject to change due to construction, operations, weather, material availability, and other factors

 

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P.O. Box 317546
Newington CT 06131-7546