The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that demolition work will begin on the bridge that carries Route 72 westbound over Route 372 in Plainville resulting in a closure of Route 372 in this location starting Friday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, June 23, 2025, at 6:00 a.m.
Route 372/New Britain Avenue between Burnham Street and Hooker Street will be closed to all traffic the full weekend of Friday, June 20 from 6:00 p.m. to Monday, June 23, 2025, at 6:00 a.m.
DETOUR
Eastbound
Traffic will be detoured down Pine Street to Woodford Avenue, then up Crooked Street arriving back on Route 372 eastbound.
Westbound
Traffic will be detoured down Crooked Street, onto Woodford Avenue then down Pine Street, arriving back on Route 372 westbound.
TRUCK DETOUR
Eastbound
Trucks headed eastbound will turn up Farmington Avenue, right onto Northwest Drive, then right to Cooke Street, then left onto Route 372 eastbound.
Westbound
Trucks headed westbound will turn up Cooke Street, left to Northwest Drive, then left onto Farmington Avenue, then right onto Route 372 westbound.
Traffic control signing patterns, as well as Plainville Police during peak hours Saturday-Sunday will guide motorists through the detour.
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.