Health & Fitness
Rep. David Scribner Prepares Travelers for Lane Closures in Danbury
Bridge work starts today and is expected to continue through winter months - but should not impact holiday travel this Thanksgiving.
Rep. David Scribner (R-107) would like to inform you that work has begun today on the bridge carrying the Route 7 southbound Exit 10 ramp to I-84 EB in Danbury, and should continue through the winter months.
Lane closures can be expected Monday through Thursday on route 7 between 7pm (SB) – 10pm (NB) and 6am; and on I-84 between 9pm (WB) – 10pm (EB) and 6am. Friday through Sunday, lane closures can be expected between 9-10pm and 6-9am.
The Ramp will be closed from 10PM to 6am Sunday through Saturday.
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Luckily, there will be no lane or ramp closures during the Thanksgiving holiday (Wednesday, November 26 to 8 pm Monday December 1).
For more information, including a Detour route, please see the full Department of Transportation release below:
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Lane and Ramp Closure Schedule for Rehabilitation of Bridge over Interstate 84, US Route 7 and Beaver Brook in Danbury
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that on November 14, 2014, activity for the painting of the structure carrying the Route 7 southbound Exit 10 ramp to I-84 EB located in Danbury will begin. The work is expected to continue over the winter months.
The project consists of substructure repairs, abrasive blast cleaning and painting of steel beams, replacement of bearings, and deck resurfacing along with minor safety improvements.
No lane or ramp closures will occur during the Thanksgiving holiday period from Wednesday, November 26 to 8 pm Monday December 1.
LANE CLOSURE INFO – Only shoulder closures allowed during daytime on I-84 and Route 7 including Exit 10 ramp
Monday – Thursday
US 7 Southbound 7 PM – 6 AM and Northbound 8 PM – 6 AM
I-84 West 9 PM – 6 AM and East 10 PM – 6 AM
Friday – Sunday
Lane closures begin between 9 and 10 PM and complete between 6 AM and 9 AM Saturday and Sunday.
RAMP CLOSURE INFO – Route 7 Southbound, Exit 10, to I-84 East
Ramp closed from 10 PM to 6 AM Sunday through Saturday
Detour- Traffic will be detoured to I-84 westbound Exit 6, Route 37, where they will be directed to the I-84 eastbound on ramp.
DOT Project No. 0034-0334 was awarded to Olympus Painting Contractors, Inc. at a cost of $3,302,282.50 and is scheduled to be completed in May 2016. The project is being administered by District 4 Construction, Thomaston.
