April 16, 2025

Installation and Revision of Traffic Control Signals in Western Connecticut

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing the installation and revision of traffic control signals at various intersections in towns across western Connecticut. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 21, 2025, and is expected to be completed by Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Project Overview
This project includes the installation and revision of traffic control signals, signing and pavement marking work, and the construction of sidewalks and ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps. The work will take place at the following locations:

Town	Location Description
Bethel	U.S. Route 6 at Garella Road and 7-11 Driveway
East Granby	Route 187 at State Road 540 and Seymour Road
Farmington	U.S. Route 6 at Waterside Drive
New Hartford	U.S. Route 44 at Central Avenue, Church Street, and Bridge Street
New Hartford	U.S. Route 44 at Route 219
New Hartford	U.S. Route 202 at Route 219 and Old Route 25
Seymour	Route 67 at Cogwheel Lane
Simsbury	Route 189 at Route 315 and Mountain Avenue
Thomaston	Route 254 at Route 8 Southbound Off-Ramp and State Road 810
Thomaston	State Road 807 at Elm Street and Meadow Street
Thomaston	State Road 807 at Clay Street and Union Street
Thomaston	State Road 807 at Route 222
Watertown	U.S. Route 6 at Route 262 and Fern Hill Road
Winchester	Route 8 at Holabird Lane

Lane Closures and Detour Information
Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures with alternating one-way traffic patterns throughout the project duration. Work will occur Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the intersections listed above.

Traffic control personnel, signage, and municipal police will be in place to guide motorists safely through the work zones.

Please note: the schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Drivers are reminded to reduce speed and use caution while traveling through these areas.

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