Rehabilitation of the Dutch Point Viaduct
State Project No. 0063-0726
Construction Update
14-Day Lookahead for the weeks of March 23 and March 30
As the schedule is subject to change, please check our website for the most current updates.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS:
LONG-TERM LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR REMAINS IN EFFECT:
The long-term closure of one of the three lanes of I-91 SB through the work zone will remain for the duration of the project. The project is being constructed in three stages. Stage 1 construction began on March 11, 2025. Stage 3 construction is scheduled to be completed in September 2026.
The State Street on-ramp to I-91 SB located at the Founders Bridge will remain CLOSED for the duration of the project to facilitate the temporary traffic patterns on I-91 SB throughout staged construction. Detours are posted to direct motorists seeking I-91 SB to use either the South Morgan Street on-ramp to I-91 SB at Columbus Boulevard or the Sheldon Street on-ramp to the Whitehead Highway at Columbus Boulevard, where they can access I-91 SB.
The Stage 1 traffic pattern includes a work zone and reduced travel way width on the Whitehead Highway on-ramp to I-91 SB.
Motorists on I-84 EB seeking I-91 SB will be required to merge with I-91 SB traffic due to the temporary traffic patterns on I-91 SB during staged construction. I-84 EB motorists entering I-91 SB traffic previously had a dedicated lane provided.
Temporary nighttime lane closures are expected on I-91 SB during the project from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am.
Temporary daytime shoulder closures are expected on I-91 SB during the project from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
State Street on-ramp to I-91 Southbound Detour Graphic
Monday, March 23, through Wednesday, March 25, motorists should expect the following traffic impacts and closures:
• Whitehead Highway EB on-ramp to I-91 NB
o Left lane closure from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday, March 26, and Friday, March 27, motorists should expect the following traffic impacts and closures:
• Whitehead Highway EB on-ramp to I-91 NB
o Right shoulder closure from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Monday, March 30, through Wednesday, April 1, motorists should expect the following traffic impacts and closures:
• I-91 NB off-ramp (Exit 29A) to Whitehead Highway WB
o Right lane closure from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday, April 2, through Friday, April 3, motorists should expect the following traffic impacts and closures:
• I-91 NB off-ramp (Exit 29A) to Whitehead Highway WB
o Left lane closure from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Install scupper forms and overhead brackets (day)
• Setting scuppers (day)
• Install weep drains (day)
• Forming joints (day)
• Remove and install shielding (day)
• Install rebar on I-91 SB (day)
• Install stay-in-place foam on deck (day)
• Install falsework (day)
• Steel strengthening (day)
• Bearing replacement (day)
• Replace bearing pedestals (day)
• Pour pedestals (day)
• Clean and coat steel in preparation for repairs (day)
• Prepare for concrete pours (day)
• Install scupper forms and overhead brackets (day)
• Remove and install shielding (day)
• Install rebar on I-91 SB (day)
• Install stay-in-place foam on deck (day)
• Install falsework (day)
• Prepare for concrete pours (day)
• Steel strengthening (day)
• Bearing replacement (day)
• Replace bearing pedestals (day)
• Prepare steel for metalizing (day)