The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a tree removal operation will be performed on Route 2 in Colchester and Marlborough starting on Monday, September 16 and be completed on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
To ensure the safety of the public, CTDOT is removing dead, diseased, and decaying trees. Additionally, trees and vegetation that have grown into the clear zone, which is the safety space along the side of the roadway, are also being removed. This work helps save lives in the event of a crash or vehicle leaving the roadway.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Motorists can expect right-lane, left-lane, and shoulder closures on Route 2, westbound, from Exit 17 in Colchester (mile point 22.15) through Marlborough to the Glastonbury Town Line (mile point 12.67) and eastbound, from the Glastonbury Town Line (mile point 12.67) through Marlborough to Exit 17 in Colchester (mile point 22.01). One (1) state trooper, crash attenuator vehicles and signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone. The work schedule for this project is from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area. No work will be performed around any scheduled holidays.