Removal of I-84 Eastbound Exit 21 Off-Ramp in Waterbury with Improvements to Local Roadways

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that intersection improvements will be performed on the I-84 eastbound at Exit 22 off-ramp and other locations throughout Waterbury.

Project No. 0151-0340 consists of the closure of I-84 Eastbound Exit 21 off-ramp and removal of the structure (Bridge No. 03191F) and extending the auxiliary lane from Route 8 northbound ramp to Exit 22 off-ramp. Local intersection modifications are being completed at eight (8) intersections including traffic control signal movements and pedestrian signal phasing improvements.

CTDOT Project No. 0151-0340 was awarded to Manafort Brothers, Inc. at a cost of $20,798,700.00 on January 16, 2026, and is scheduled to be completed July 26, 2028. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District No. 4 in Thomaston.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

Exit 21 on-ramp from Meadow Street to I-84 eastbound in Waterbury will be closed on November 4 through November 5, 2026. Expect overnight closures of I-84 eastbound on-ramp between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Additionally, there will be nighttime left lane closure on I-84 westbound between the Union Street on ramp and the Exit 19 off-ramp on Friday, November 6, 2026. The southbound on-ramp from Bank Street will be closed concurrently with left lane closures on I-84 Westbound. Expect overnight closure of I-84 westbound between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Traffic control signing patterns, city police and posted detours routes will guide motorists through the work zone. 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.