A construction project is expected to cause delays on Interstate 84 east near the Route 72 interchange in Plainville starting today.
The Department of Transportation said the traffic pattern on I-84 east will be “flipped” in a process starting to The two lanes of traffic currently being shifted to the right will instead be shifted to the left.
Drivers should expect delays and closures in the area while the work takes place. There will be overnight lane closures and detours throughout the area.
The I-84 bridge over Route 72 and Route 372 will be reduced from three lanes to two through Aug. 31.
The construction is part of larger project to rehab five bridges in the area which carry I-84 traffic over Route 72 and Route 372 and connect the roadways. The project started in April.
The work includes patching the deck and repairing the steel superstructure. The total cost is $15 million, according to the DOT. The work is expected to wrap up in late 2017.
For more details on this project consult the DOT website.
