The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a vegetation management safety improvement operation will be performed on Route 136 in Easton. This project is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 and be completed the same day.
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
Route 136 will be closed between Mills Lane and Redding/Old Redding Road on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Traffic will be detoured to Mills Lane and Redding Road. Traffic control signing patterns, flaggers will guide motorists through the work zone. Hours of work will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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.