DOT: Wrong Way Detection Installation on Route 15 at Exits 66, 64, 61 and 59 in Hamden, Wallingford, and New Haven – Oct 21-22

DOT: Wrong Way Detection Installation on Route 15 at Exits 66, 64, 61 and 59 in Hamden, Wallingford, and New Haven – Oct 21-22

I just wanted you to know that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced a wrong way detection installation will take place on Route 15 at Exits 66, 64, 61 and 59 in Hamden, Wallingford, Hamden, and New Haven from Monday, October 21 through Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

The Wrong Way Detection System uses video cameras to detect vehicles that are traveling in the wrong direction. If a vehicle is detected, wrong way signs outlined with multiple sets of red lights are activated and begin flashing to alert the driver they are traveling in the wrong direction. Additionally, the system alerts the CTDOT Highway Operations Center and local State Police Troop barracks in real-time, allowing staff to monitor the activities of the wrong way driver on the ramp.

For more information on CTDOT’s commitment to stopping wrong way drivers, visit https://portal.ct.gov/wrongwaydriving

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

Drivers can expect the following closures of Route 15 north and southbound on Monday, October 21, 2024:

• Exit 64 northbound in Wallingford – Detour: Exit 65 northbound in Wallingford
• Exit 61 northbound in Hamden – Detour: Exit 60 northbound in Hamden
• Exit 59 in New Haven – Detour: Exit 60 northbound in Hamden
• Exit 61 in Hamden – Detour: Exit 62 northbound in Hamden
• Exit 66 in Wallingford – Detour: Exit 67 northbound in Wallingford

The work schedule for this project is from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Monday to Tuesday.

Drivers should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions and are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area.