The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing the start of paving rehabilitation and safety improvements along SR 796 Milford Parkway and East Rutland Road in Milford. This work is scheduled to start on Monday, November 2, 2026.
CTDOT Project No 0083-0273 was awarded to Richards Corporation on July 16, 2026, and scheduled to be completed by November 30, 2028. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 3 in New Haven.
The project includes milling and paving Milford Parkway Northbound and Southbound, improving drainage, extending acceleration and deceleration lanes, revising lane configurations and pavement markings, upgrading roadside safety barriers, replacing overhead sign structures, and rehabilitating Bridge No. 01445 over East Rutland Road. Construction will be completed in stages, with Temporary Precast Concrete Barrier Curbs installed, to maintain traffic flow and minimize disruptions to the traveling public while improving roadway safety, reducing congestion, and extending the service life of the highway infrastructure.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Motorists can expect a closure of one lane on Route 796 (Milford Parkway) and East Rutland Road in Milford starting on Monday, November 2, 2026. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone. The work schedule for this project during the daytime shift is from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and nighttime shift is from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Monday to Thursday. Lane closures are restricted to the limitations of operations.
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.