Hartley Welcomes $8 Million To Support Route 8, I-84 Mixmaster Project

NAUGATUCK, CT — State Senator Joan Hartley (D-Waterbury, Naugatuck,and Middlebury) announced Friday the State Bond Commission has approved $8 million to support continued improvements of the I-84 and Route 8 Interchange in Waterbury.

Hartley noted these improvements, also known as the Route 8/I-84 Mixmaster Rehabilitation project, represent a major boost for upgrading regional transportation and infrastructure, according to a news release.

"My thanks to Governor [Ned] Lamont and the State Bond Commission membership for their shared commitment to fixing and building up Connecticut’s infrastructure, especially here in the greater Waterbury area," Hartley said in a news release. "I’m thankful for their partnership as we continue to move forward on the mixmaster rehabilitation project. The completion of this extensive project will make our region more attractive to economic investment and support the daily travel of residents locally and across Connecticut."

Lamont serves as chairman of the State Bond Commission.

"Keeping our infrastructure in a good state of repair is critical if we want to grow jobs, attract businesses and improve our overall quality of life," Lamont said in a news release, "and this investment on the highways in Waterbury is an important component of doing that."

The substantial infrastructure project is dedicated to preserving and providing a 25-year service life to the bridges located within theRoute 8 and I-84 Interchange. The interchange is vital to ability of residents in the greater Waterbury region and across Connecticut to commute for work, school, and other every day travel needs, state officials said.

The rehabilitation of the interchange also offers long-term benefits supporting the economic development of Waterbury, local higher education institutions and greater road safety for drivers, officials said.

Deck repairs and replacements, steel repairs and strengthening, substructure repairs and paving are among the numerous upgrades that make up the Route 8/I-84 Mixmaster Rehabilitation Project. More information about the project can be found at mixmaster-rehab.com.