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Closure of Exits 19 and 20 Off-Ramps from I-84 Westbound and Bank Street On-Ramps

January 14th, 2019


The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that construction work associated with the Route 8/I-84 Interchange (Mixmaster) rehabilitation project in Waterbury will impact the Exit 19 and Exit 20 off-ramps from I-84 Westbound and Bank Street on-ramps beginning Monday, January 28, 2019. There will also be lane closures along I-84 Westbound.

The project consists of the rehabilitation of numerous bridges located within the Route 8 and I-84 Interchange and was awarded to Walsh Construction Company at a cost of $152,960,945.27 on April 18, 2018 and is scheduled to be completed September 10, 2022.  This project is administered by the Office of Construction – District 4, Thomaston.

RAMP AND LANE CLOSURE INFO

Beginning on Monday, January 28, 2019, Exit 19 and Exit 20 off-ramps from I-84 Westbound and the Bank Street on-ramp will be closed to allow for the installation of the temporary pavement markings and temporary sign panels for both exits, removal of existing overhead sign panels and the installation of temporary work platforms needed to complete concrete deck and structural steel repairs. Daily temporary lane closures will extend for approximately six (6) months during off-peak hours (nights).  Motorists are advised to follow posted detour routes. The expected closure sequence will be as follows:

  • January 28th, 30th and 31st: Closure of Exit 19 off-ramp (I-84 Westbound) and two (2) left lanes
  • January 29th, February 1st, February 4th and 5th: Closure of Exit 20 off-ramp (I-84 Westbound) and two (2) right lanes
  • Closures Times:
  • Monday-Thursday, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. one lane will be closed; then from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. two lanes and the ramps will be closed. All lanes and ramps will reopen 6:00 a.m. the following day.  
  • Friday, from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. one lane will be closed; then from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. two lanes and the ramps will be closed. All lanes and ramps will reopen 7:00 a.m. Saturday.    
  • Saturday, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. one lane will be closed; then from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. two lanes and the ramps will be closed.  All lanes and ramps will reopen 8:00 a.m. Sunday.    
  • Sunday, from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. one lane will be closed; then from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. two lanes and the ramps will be closed.  All lanes and ramps will reopen at 6:00 a.m. Monday.  

Detour Information

Exit 19 Off-Ramp Detour: Motorists traveling I-84 Westbound should take Exit 18 (West Main Street/Highland Avenue) and stay to the right towards Highland Avenue. Take a right onto Highland Avenue.  At traffic light, take a right onto Chase Parkway.  Take a right onto the I-84 Eastbound on-ramp; follow I-84 Eastbound to Route 8 Southbound.

Exit 20 Off-Ramp Detour: Motorists traveling I-84 Westbound should take Exit 18 (West Main Street/Highland Avenue) and stay to the right towards Highland Avenue. Take a right onto Highland Avenue.  At traffic light, take a right onto Chase Parkway.  Take a right onto the I-84 Eastbound on-ramp; follow I-84 Eastbound to Route 8 Northbound.

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