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REVISED: Vegetation Management Safety Improvements Route 15 in various towns in Connecticut

2/28/2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a vegetation management safety improvement operation will be performed on Route 15 north and southbound in Fairfield, Trumbull, and Stratford. this project is scheduled to occur on Monday, March 17 and be completed on Friday, June 20, 2025.

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 lane closures on Route 15 north and southbound in Fairfield, Trumbull, and Stratford from Monday, March 17 to Friday, June 20, 2025, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Traffic control signing patterns, state troopers will guide motorists through the work zone.

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.

 

 

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