Rehabilitation of the Dutch Point Viaduct
State Project No. 0063-0726
Construction Update
14-Day Lookahead for the weeks of March 24 and March 31
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. Currently, I-84 EB motorists entering I-91 SB traffic have 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 24, through Friday, March 28, motorists should expect the following traffic impacts and closures:
• On-ramp to I-91 NB from Whitehead Highway eastbound
oLane shift from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
o Left lane closure from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• I-91 NB Exit 29A off-ramp to Whitehead Highway
o Lane closures from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4, motorists should expect the following traffic impacts and closures:
• On-ramp to I-91 NB from Whitehead Highway eastbound
o Lane shift from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
o Left lane closure from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• I-91 NB Exit 29A off-ramp to Whitehead Highway
o Lane closures from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
March 24 through March 28:
• Installation of timber shielding beneath the I-91 SB bridge deck (day)
• Bridge demolition on the Whitehead Highway on-ramp to I-91 SB behind the barrier (day)
• Bridge demolition on I-91 SB behind the barrier (day)
• Installation of steel construction barrier on I-91 SB (day)
• Installation of overhang brackets on Whitehead Highway (day)
March 31 through April 4:
• Installation of timber shielding beneath the I-91 SB bridge deck (day)
• Bridge demolition on the Whitehead Highway on-ramp to I-91 SB behind the barrier (day)
• Bridge demolition on I-91 SB behind the barrier (day)
• Concrete deck survey and sawcuts on I-91 SB behind the barrier (day)
• Begin stay-in-place forms for the Whitehead Highway bridge deck (day)
• Installation of overhang brackets on Whitehead Highway (day)