BRIDGEPORT, CT (September 12, 2013) – Route 127 – East Main Street, between I-95 at Ann Street and Route 130 – Stratford Avenue will be closed to traffic for approximately 12 days from Monday, Sept. 16 through Sept. 27.  Motorists will use Kossuth Street and Waterview Avenue to access points north of the closure including the I-95 southbound ramp.

The Steelpoint Infrastructure Improvements Project consists of the installation of new underground utilities, including electrical, water, gas, telecommunications, sanitary and storm sewers as well as widening of the roadways in order to support future development.   AT&T / R&D Construction will be performing underground utility work on lower East Main Street, (SR 127) from Stratford Avenue to Ann Street, a total of about 0.06 miles.

The detour is expected to begin on Monday, Sept. 16 and will run through Friday, Sept. 27. Motorists can expect a full, around-the-clock closure during that period. Signage will guide motorists through the detour route. Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Drivers are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity.

For more information, the public may contact Jeff Benoit the City’s Project Engineer at 203.330.0378.