A 36-hour detour will be in place during construction
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting the public that the replacement of railroad crossings at Route 14/School Street and Texas Heights Road in Plainfield will take place in late-September and early-October. To ensure the safety of workers and the public, and to facilitate installation of new rail crossing infrastructure, the area near the rail crossings will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic for approximately 36 hours. Each crossing will be rehabilitated separately, and only one roadway will be closed at a time.
The existing railroad crossings are being completely replaced with all-new materials to enhance safety, offer smooth crossing for motorists, and ensures freight rail service in the region continues into the future.
The work will require detours due to full closure of each road directly at the railroad crossing during each crossing’s construction. All businesses and/or residences on the affected roads will remain accessible throughout these short-term construction projects.
Detours will be posted to bypass the construction sites. The public is asked to stay clear of each construction site for their own safety. Dates for each crossing are as follows:
- Texas Heights (Water Street) rail crossing – September 26 and 27
- Route 14/School Street – October 3 and 4
“It’s important that freight lines in Connecticut remain in a state of good repair. We ask motorists for patience and to follow the posted detour routes during construction,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Benjamin Limmer. “These are important safety upgrades to the freight line. The strong partnership with Town of Plainfield, Providence and Worcester Railroad, and the local community helps ensure this project will be successful.”
The work is being performed in coordination between the CTDOT, Town of Plainfield, first responders, bus and transit providers, and the Providence and Worcester Railroad. Efforts are being taken to minimize the impact on residents and businesses. This construction project is being funded by the Providence and Worcester Railroad (a subsidy of Genesee & Wyoming, Inc.), the owner/operator of the rail line.
Extreme weather may alter the project schedules. Members of the public with questions are encouraged to contact the CTDOT Customer Care Center at (860) 594-2560 or DOT.CustomerCare@ct.gov
Detours:
Route 14/School Street – October 3 and 4
Texas Heights (Water Street) rail crossing – September 26 and 27
