October 2024
Walsh Construction completes Route 8/I-84 Mixmaster Rehabilitation Project in Waterbury
Waterbury, Connecticut - The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced the completion of the Route 8/I-84 Mixmaster Rehabilitation Project in Waterbury. Built by Walsh Construction, the $223 million, 2.77-mile project restored the structural integrity and extended the service life of multiple bridges within the complex interchange. The project ensures that the interchange can safely handle traffic volumes for the next 25 years.
The Mixmaster Project comprised of full deck replacements of 21 spans on Route 8 southbound, and 36 spans northbound which also included a temporary bypass and U-turn. Major structural repairs consisted of strengthening the girders, columns and beams to address fatigue and corrosion. Work on I-84 eastbound and westbound included deck patching, paving and joint installation, steel repairs and strengthening, painting and substructure repairs and the installation of sign support structures. Additionally, an auxiliary lane between the Exit 22 on-ramp and the Exit 21 off-ramp on I-84 westbound was added to help alleviate congestion and improve safety.
“The Mixmaster is a complex interchange and throughout the project, several challenges were presented to CTDOT and our contractor, Walsh Construction. The collaboration and strong partnership between the CTDOT crews, contractors, and local officials were key in successfully navigating unforeseen issues and ultimately completing this project,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto.
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