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More roadwork and rail projects are getting underway in CT. Here's where and what to expect.
It's going to be a busy summer for the Connecticut Department of Transportation; with 667 planned road projects.
Many of the projects are breaking ground this week, including a pavement project on Interstate 91 North and South ramps from Exit 45 through Exit 49 in East Windsor and Enfield. The work was set to start on Monday and will be taking place Mondays through Fridays from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. until October.
Pavement preservation will be performed and will require temporary closures to the on- and off-ramps. According to the CT DOT, the project will include fine milling, pavement repairs, joint and crack filling and placement of new pavement and pavement markings.
Only one on- and off-ramp will be closed at a time, the CT DOT said. There will be electronic message boards and detour signage that will direct motorists to another ramp. State and local police on site along with flaggers to guide motorists through the work zone.
Drivers are asked to drive at a safe speed. CT DOT said the schedule could be modified if there are weather delays or other unforeseen conditions.
There is also a traffic shift on Route 15 South in New Haven and Woodbridge that started on Tuesday.
The CT DOT said the existing southbound traffic will be shifted toward the median and the pavement will be restriped accordingly. The work will allow for the reconstruction of the northern parapet of bridge No. 00770. This work is being done by NERI Construction, Inc.
The Route 15 South roadwork will take place on Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. On Fridays, the work will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 11 a.m. On Saturdays the work will be 6 p.m. to 11 a.m., and Sunday will be from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m.
On the rails, there are some train service adjustments planned for July 11-14 on the Hartford line. CT DOT said to expect schedule adjustments on the Hartford line due to Amtrak's Wood Interlocking project. The construction will begin that Friday night and last until Monday morning with full details released later this month.
'The track project consists of replacing track components which will lead to increased reliability, keeping the railroad in a state of good repair. Amtrak will also be upgrading the railroad bridge crossing over Capitol Avenue in Hartford,' according to the CT DOT.
Customers are asked to visit or for the latest service information.
There is also a public meeting planned regarding roundabout improvements at Route 4 and Route 63 in Goshen. The CT DOT will be conducting the in-person meeting on July 30 at the Goshen Center School Gymnasium with an open forum beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the formal presentation at 7 p.m.
'This project will upgrade the existing circular intersection to a modern roundabout to improve traffic operation and safety for all users,' said CT DOT principal engineer Scott Bushee in a statement. 'We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CT DOT project team to incorporate into the design.'
The construction would begin in fall of 2027 based on available funding, acquisition of rights of way and approval of permits. The CT DOT said 80% of the $5 million dollar project will be paid with federal funds and 20% paid in state funds.
The public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting until Aug. 13 to DOTProject0054-0087@ or 860-594-2020.
