Project 0082-0316 Route 9 Middletown Updates

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 9 northbound 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 southbound on-ramp with the Route 17 southbound 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 southbound 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 northbound and to ensure proper bridge maintenance.

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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 northbound 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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