When traveling on Connecticut’s highways at night, some drivers may think their path will surely be clear because rush hour has come and gone. But then they see signs, cones and taillights. It’s a nighttime work zone. Construction season is well underway, and the recent activation of speed cameras in highway work zones has focused attention on safety in those areas where crews are building, repairing or cleaning. Here is what drivers may want to know as they navigate work zones at night this summer. Eva Zymaris, a spokesperson for the state Department of Transportation, said all of the agency’s construction contracts include what are known as “limitations of operations,” which lay out when work and what kind of lane closures can occur. Among the factors DOT considers when setting those limitations is traffic volumes because it wants to” minimize impact to the traveling public – while ensuring crews can work safely and efficiently,” she said.

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