Bridge Work Could Cause Delays On Route 195 This Week

COVENTRY, CT — The Connecticut Department of Transportation is to perform bridge work on Route 195 later this week.

The DOT's Bridge Safety and Evaluation Division, is scheduled to inspect Bridge 01531 carrying Route 195 over the Willimantic River on Friday.

Traffic along that small stretch of Coventry, along with drivers heading to and from Mansfield and Tolland, could be affected, though the University of Connecticut is on summer break.

Lane closures are scheduled to be implemented from about 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., officials said.

Traffic disruption is expected to be "minor" and traffic control workers will be in place, officials said.