Connecticut DOT
The following is copied from a Connecticut DOT website:
Why is Route 8 asphalt being removed? Visit our FAQ page here to find out.
NOTE: No work will be done over the July 4 Holiday weekend, Thursday, 7/3, at 3pm through Monday, 7/7, at 6am.
Work will continue during the daytime, 7AM to 3PM, Monday through Friday
- Both northbound and southbound traffic lanes have moved to the right shoulder to create a work area for median barrier replacement between Exit 20 and 22 (New Exits 17 – 18), and to create a second work area for median barrier replacement after Exit 22 (New Exit 18).
- Median barrier and median drainage are being replaced.
- Pipe repair and lining activities will continue throughout, northbound, and southbound from Exit 15 to 22 (New Exits 12B-18).
Nighttime work will continue from 6PM to 6AM, Monday through Thursday
- Concrete pavement repair will remain paused northbound and will continue southbound at the Exit 17 southbound on-ramp.
