The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that lane closures with alternating traffic on Route 44 at old colony road will begin on Monday, August 19, 2024. Tree clearing, new storm drainage installation and sewer main relocation will be occurring, required in advance of the major retaining wall reconstruction activity later this year.
CTDOT Project No. 0097-0095 was awarded to K2 Infrastructure Group, Inc. at a cost of $37 million on April 3, 2024, and is scheduled to be completed by October 2028. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 4 in Thomaston.
LANE CLOSURE INFO
Motorists can expect alternating lanes to be closed on route 44, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. traffic control signing patterns and flaggers will guide motorists through the work site.
Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions, particularly with trenching operations. motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed, be hands-free with cell phones, to ignore phone notifications/car center console screens when driving in the work zone.