Press Releases
11/03/2021
Seven Day Rail Grade Crossing Detour in North Canaan
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing a seven day detour for the Main Street railroad grade crossing improvements from November 15 through November 21, 2021.
The project consists of Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Improvements on Route 7/44 (Main Street) in the Town of North Canaan.
DOT Project No. 0099-0114/0115 was awarded to NJR Construction, LLC at a cost of $2,158,970.00 on May 21, 2020 and is scheduled to be completed by the spring of 2022. The work is being administered by the State of Connecticut District 4 Office of Construction.
DETOUR INFO
Starting 7:00 a.m. Monday, November 15, 2021, a detour taking North Elm Street to Railroad Street will be in effect for all Route 7 and 44 traffic going in both directions. Detour signing and message boards will provide direction. Construction and detour should complete by 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2021.
Local traffic will be permitted, and business access will be available. Travelers should expect delays and traffic will be monitored by Connecticut State Police.
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