State Rep. Linda M. Gentile (D‑Ansonia, Derby) is stressing the importance of caution to motorists and commuters navigating the interchange between Route 8 and Route 34 in Derby.
The Department of Transportation is planning replacement of bridge deck joints beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013.
The project involves the replacement of the existing expansion joint systems and includes some concrete header repairs on the following pair of structures in Derby:
Bridge No. 00573A Route 8 North on ramp from Route 34 East
Bridge No. 00573B Route 8 North on ramp from Route 34 West
“Keeping local roads maintained for safe travel is a necessary public safety policy & a personal priority,” said Rep. Gentile.
Lane closures will vary at each location as work progresses.
Most work will take place between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Individual ramp closures with detours will occur between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
The project is scheduled to be completed in November 2014.