MJ Shannon

Wrong Way Detection Installation on I-95 Southbound at Exit 41 in Orange

Attention Orange residents - a wrong way detection installation will take place on1-95 southbound at Exit 41. The Wrong Way Detection System uses video cameras to detect vehicles that are traveling in the wrong direction. If a vehicle is detected, wrong way signs outlined with multiple sets of red lights are activated and begin flashing to alert the driver they are traveling in the wrong direction. Additionally, the system alerts the CTDOT Highway Operations Center and local State Police Troop barracks in real-time, allowing staff to monitor the activities of the wrong way driver on the ramp.

The project is slated to begin on April 10. Click here to learn more. 
 

Bridge Maintenance on I-95

Bridge maintenance work will be performed on I-95 north and southbound from the New York / Connecticut  border to New Haven. This project ensures the bridges’ drainage structures remain in a state of good functionality. The project is scheduled to be completed on Friday, April 25.

During the duration of the project, there will be shoulder closures from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Traffic control signing patterns and illuminated arrow boards will guide motorists through the work zone.

Click here to learn more. 

 Rehabilitation of Bridge Carrying I-95 over Stubby Plain Brook in Milford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced the continued rehabilitation of bridge carrying I-95 over Stubby Plain Brook in Milford (Bridge No. 06798).

The purpose and need for the project is to address the structural deficiencies and deterioration of the existing structure  The structure was rated and considered structurally deficient and in poor condition due to deterioration of the culvert and wingwalls including scaling and spalling. The project is scheduled to to be completed by October 31. 

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has launched a statewide distracted Driving Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Keep Connecticut Roads Safe.

In partnership with State and local law enforcement and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the campaign will step up efforts to enforce distracted-driving laws for the month of April. 
 
Nationally in 2022, 3,308 people were killed, and nearly 290,000 people were injured in traffic crashes involving distracted drivers. In Connecticut in 2022, the last year of verifiable data, there were 5,318 crashes attributed to distracted driving that resulted in eight fatalities and more than 787 injuries.

The CTDOT urges drivers to prioritize safety by eliminating distractions while driving. Follow these simple tips to stay safe on the road:

• If you need to send or receive a text, pull over and park in a safe location before using your phone
• Designate a passenger to manage calls and messages while you drive
• Avoid social media use while driving—no post is worth risking your life
• Do not use a vehicle’s “infotainment” screen or other portable video players while operating a motor vehicle
• If you struggle to resist checking your device, enable the “Do Not Disturb” feature, silence notifications, or place your phone out of reach in the glove box or back seat until you arrive

Click here for more information on distracted driving prevention.