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Connecticut I-95 Bridge Cleaning Starts to Nov. 8

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has pushed back the start of catch basin cleaning on I-95 bridges to November 8.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Home Cleaning

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation has postponed catch basin cleaning on I-95 bridges to November 8, with Mohawk Northeast Inc. replacing Latec LLC as contractor. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation will begin catch basin cleaning on I-95 bridges on November 8, after postponing the start date twice. Mohawk Northeast Inc. is now performing the work, replacing Latec LLC as contractor.

Why it matters

The cleaning is intended to ensure proper drainage and prevent flooding along the I-95 corridor. Residents and drivers in Connecticut should plan for lane closures during the project's phased work.

The first phase covers I-95 from New Haven through West Haven, Orange and Milford and is scheduled to finish November 23. The overall project spans 12 cities and towns, and its completion date has not yet been set.

The players

Connecticut Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for maintaining Connecticut's highways and bridges, including the I-95 corridor.

Mohawk Northeast Inc.

The contractor now performing the I-95 bridge catch basin cleaning, which replaced Latec LLC on the project.

The details

Work is being done in phases, with the first covering I-95 from New Haven to Milford. State Police, traffic control signing and crash units will guide motorists through the work zones during nightly closures from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Timeline

  1. October 26: Original announced start date for cleaning.

  2. November 1: Start date moved after the first postponement.

  3. November 8: First phase start date after the second postponement.

  4. November 23: First phase scheduled to be completed.

  5. December 4: Original expected end date for the entire project.

Seasonal Patterns

Catch basin cleaning on bridges is typically scheduled ahead of the fall and winter rain season, when clogged drains raise flooding risk. This project follows that pattern, though its timing has slipped as the contractor finished another job.

Drivers on I-95 through New Haven, West Haven, Orange and Milford should expect lane closures on Sundays through Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting November 8. Plan alternate routes or extra travel time for those nights.

The takeaway

Keeping bridge drains clear is a low-profile but important part of flood prevention, and drivers can plan around the nightly closures by adjusting their commute during the first phase.

What happens next

The first phase of cleaning is scheduled to begin November 8 and finish November 23, with the overall project end date still to be determined.

Further reading

For related context on keeping drainage systems clear, see Home Cleaning.

Source note: This article includes information reported by New Haven Register.

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