Planning help from the DOT

[openmind]

I just received some help from the CT DOT that might be helpful to others.

I'm taking a detour to attend the funeral of a relative. That change is taking me through an area I'm unfamiliar with. Every map resource I have indicated that the instruction given to me by a family member, "just get off at exit 3 and drive through town," would be fine for someone in a passenger vehicle but for someone towing a 13' 3" 5W it would be a disaster. Google street view reveals that the road through town is full of tight turns and low-hanging trees.

I called the CT DOT and asked if they could tell me which route off the interstate the big trucks, Fedex and UPS took. I was directed to the DOT local garage supervisor who gave me the skinny. He even recommended a safe area to unhitch my 5W so I could drive my truck into town - a real break.

I hope this helps,
Michael

[DonnaR57]

Sounds like you found a helpful person, Michael! Keep us posted on how it actually works out for you!

BTW, I am so sorry for your loss. My husband and I have had to detour our trip plans for a funeral, so we know it's a hard thing to take. My condolences!

How long is your 5W? It seems so tall! Ours was a 27', but we were only about 11-1/2' or so at the tallest point.


Donna

[openmind]

Thanks, Donna. Will do.

After that detour it's on to Liberty State Park in NJ to pick up my friend.

To get there from Greenwich I'll get on the 287/87 and go across the Tappan Zee Bridge. From there I thought I'd take the 287 to the 280 down to the 78 to Liberty State Park.

Any thoughts?

Smiles,
Michael

Sounds like you found a helpful person, Michael! Keep us posted on how it actually works out for you!

BTW, I am so sorry for your loss. My husband and I have had to detour our trip plans for a funeral, so we know it's a hard thing to take. My condolences!

Donna