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Route 7 Wilton Reconstruction Project
SCHOOL ROAD SCHEDULED TO REOPEN
On August 24, 2007

Wilton, Connecticut – Connecticut Department of Transportation officials have announced that School Road in Wilton, between Kristine Lilly Way and Route 7, is scheduled to REOPEN to traffic on Friday afternoon, August 24, 2007, on or about 3:30PM.  

The work is part of the overall project to widen Route 7 in Wilton that will accommodate two travel lanes, both northbound and southbound, for a length of approximately three miles from Wolfpit Road to Olmstead Hill Road. The project is scheduled for completion in April 2010. 

Please use caution and follow the posted speed limit when traveling through the construction work zone to ensure the safety of motorists and construction personnel.   

Don’t Zone Out – Slow Down For Work Zones

The Connecticut Department of Transportation appreciates your patience as work progresses on this project.

For more information on this or other Connecticut Department of Transportation construction projects in Fairfield County, visit www.metropool.com or call MetroPool at 203-388-4409.  Outside the local Stamford calling area call (1-800-346-3743).