The Stevenson Dam will be closed in both directions at the Oxford-Monroe line until July 1 for maintenance work on a gate.
It is closed between 6 a.m. on Saturday, June 27 and midnight on Wednesday, July 1 for maintenance work on the tainter gates, or radial gates, according to FirstLight Hydro Generating Company.
Crews will work throughout the weekend to reduce the impact to the public, but this could affect the morning and afternoon rush hours today and tomorrow.
Detour signs will direct drivers to take Route 111, Route 110, and Bridge Street in Shelton, while people traveling long distance should take Route 8 and Interstate 84 to avoid the Stevenson Dam.
