Rehabilitation of the Dutch Point Viaduct
State Project No. 0063-0726
Construction Update
14-Day Lookahead for the weeks of September 22 and September 29
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
On Monday, September 22, motorists should expect the following traffic impacts and closures:
• I-91 NB off-ramp to the Whitehead Highway (Exit 29A)
o Left lane closure from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
On Thursday, October 2, motorists should expect the following traffic impacts and closures:
• I-91 SB off-ramp to the Whitehead Highway (Exit 29A)
o Right lane closure from 7:00 PM to 2:30 AM
On Friday, October 3, motorists should expect the following traffic impacts and closures:
• I-91 SB off-ramp to the Whitehead Highway (Exit 29A)
o Right lane closure from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM
• I-91 SB
o Left lane closure from 2:30 AM to 5:00 AM
September 22 through September 27:
- Install hangers and overhang brackets (day)
- Install studs on I-91 SB (day)
- Bridge edge formwork on I-91 SB (day)
- Install rebar on the Whitehead Highway (day)
- Install stay-in-place deck on I-91 SB (day)
- Install parapet form and rebar (day)
- Pour and cure parapet (day)
- Steel repairs (day)
- Lead abatement (day)
- Prepare weep drains and scuppers for waterproofing (day)
- Approach slap adjustments (day)
- Parapet reconstruction (day)
- Install light poles and wiring (day)
September 29 through October 4:
- Install hangers and overhang brackets (day)
- Install studs on I-91 SB (day)
- Bridge edge formwork on I-91 SB (day)
- Install rebar on the Whitehead Highway (day)
- Install stay-in-place deck on I-91 SB (day)
- Install parapet form and rebar (day)
- Cure parapet (day)
- Steel repairs (day)
- Lead abatement (day)
- Prepare weep drains and scuppers for waterproofing (day)
- Approach slap adjustments (day)
- Metalizing beam ends (day)
- Bridge demolition on I-91 SB (day)
- Paving and line-striping (night)
- Temporary barrier removal (night)