Rehabilitation of the Dutch Point Viaduct
State Project No. 0063-0726
Construction Update
14-Day Lookahead for the weeks of September 8 and September 15
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 Tuesday, September 9, motorists should expect the following traffic impacts and closures:
• Whitehead Highway EB on-ramp to I-91 NB
Right shoulder closure from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
On Thursday, September 11, motorists should expect the following traffic impacts and closures:
• I-91 NB off-ramp to the Whitehead Highway (Exit 29A)
Right lane closure from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
On Friday, September 12, motorists should expect the following traffic impacts and closures:
• I-91 NB off-ramp to the Whitehead Highway (Exit 29A)
Right lane closure from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
September 8 through September 12:
- 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)
- Concrete pours for parapet (day)
- Install stay-in-place deck on I-91 SB (day)
- Install parapet form and rebar (day)
- Steel repairs (day)
- Lead abatement (day)
September 15 through September 20:
• Install hangers and brackets on I-91 SB (day)
• Bridge edge formwork on I-91 SB (day)
• Install stay-in-place deck (day)
• Install rebar on the Whitehead Highway (day)
• Steel and bearing cap repairs (day)
• Lead abatement (day)
• Metalizing beam ends (day)
• Install light poles (day)