The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that metallizing of bridges carrying Route 8 over Hill Street will be performed in Torrington. This work is scheduled to occur on Friday, February 20 and be completed on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. This project is part of project 0065-0114, consisting of metallizing bridges along the Route 8 corridor between Torrington and Colebrook.
CTDOT Project No. 0065-0114 was awarded to Allied Painting Inc. at a cost of $15,757,497.05 on 12/22/2024 and is scheduled to be completed 11/30/2027. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 4 in Thomaston.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Hill Street will be closed to thru traffic starting Friday, February 20 to Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Traffic will be detoured to Laurel Hill Road. Traffic control signing patterns 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.