Wrong Way Driver Detection Maintenance and Recertification on Route 8 in Western Connecticut

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that wrong way driver detection preventative maintenance and recertification will be performed on Route 8 in Waterbury, Litchfield, Harwinton, Beacon Falls, Derby, Thomaston, Ansonia, Torrington and Naugatuck.

The locations and dates of work included are:

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.

• Route 8 Northbound at Exit 31 in Waterbury
• Route 8 Southbound at Exit 21 in Beacon Falls
• Route 8 Southbound at Exit 12B in Derby
• Route 8 Northbound at Exit 13A in Ansonia

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.

• Route 8 North and Southbound at Exit 25A in Naugatuck
• Route 8 Northbound at Exit 27 in Naugatuck

Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.

• Route 8 Southbound at Exit 27 in Waterbury
• Route 8 Northbound at Exit 44 in Litchfield
• Route 8 Northbound at Exit 46 in Harwinton
• Route 8 Northbound at Exit 39 in Thomaston

Monday, April 6, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.

• Route 8 Northbound at Exit 49 in Harwinton
• Route 8 Southbound at Exit 51 in Torrington
• Route 8 Southbound at Exit 49 in Torrington

The project 0170-3638 consists of wrong way driver detection preventative maintenance and recertification across District 4 in Connecticut. This project is being performed by State Forces, TAPCO, Fiber Optics Plus and Electrical Representatives.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

Traffic will follow posted detours and advised to seek alternate routes during the ramp closures listed above.

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