Repairs To Stamford I-95 Bridge To Cause Lane Closures: DOT

STAMFORD, CT — Nighttime repair work on a damaged beam for the northbound Interstate 95 bridge over Harvard Avenue in Stamford is set to begin Aug. 5, the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced this week. Work is expected to occur until Oct. 13.

The project will consist of repairing a damaged fascia beam that was struck by an over-height vehicle, according to the announcement. Workers will be removing the damaged portions of the beam and "replacing it with a new built-up steel section connected to the remaining portion of the existing member using a series of bolted splices."

Highway travelers should expect nighttime lane closures between exits 6 and 8 on the northbound side, DOT officials said.

The work is scheduled to take place Monday through Friday from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. During work hours at night, two lanes on Harvard Avenue will be closed. A single lane will be closed outside of those hours.

Harvard Avenue will be closed for three consecutive nights in order to complete the work, during which drivers will be provided with a short detour around the area.

"Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions," DOT officials said in a release. "Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity."

The project is being executed by the DOT, Bureau of Engineering and Construction, District 3 Construction and the Contract was awarded to The Hartland Building & Restoration Company. The project is administered by the Office of Construction, District 3.