NOTICE OF STATE ROAD CLOSURE –Road CLOSURE AND/OR DELAYS
State Project No. 0040-0149, Replacement of Bridge No. 01382 carrying SR 609 over Moodus River; Abandonment of Bridge No. 02703 carrying SR 609 over Abandoned Mill Race; and Rehabilitation of Bridge No. 02704 carrying SR 609 over unnamed brook in East Haddam
The purpose of the project is to address the structural deficiencies of Bridge Nos. 01382, 02703 and 02704.
The project involves the following:
- The full replacement of Bridge No. 01382 with a new twin concrete culvert with wingwalls.
- The permanent abandonment of Bridge No. 02703, removing the existing headwalls and wingwalls, filing the remaining twin culvert with flowable fill, and placing roadway embankment fill that buries the inlet and outlet of the existing culvert.
- The rehabilitation of Bridge No. 02704 consisting of concrete repairs to the culvert and construction of a naturalized open channel.
- The widening of SR 609 to accommodate two 11’ lanes and two 7’ shoulders starting from Neptune Avenue and continuing east through the SR 149 intersection to tie into the project limit for State Project No. 0040-0148, south of the intersection.
Right-of-way impacts are anticipated to accomplish the associated project improvements. These impacts include temporary construction easements, partial takes, a drainage right-of-way, and a defined easement.
Construction is anticipated to start in the spring of 2028, depending on funding, right-of-way acquisition, and permits. The estimated cost is $12 million with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
Please reference State Project No. 0040-0149 in the email or voicemail.
NOTICE OF STATE ROAD CLOSURE –Road CLOSURE AND/OR DELAYS
Emergency Bridge Replacement – Under Roadway
Hopyard Road*
Start Date: Monday, April 3, 2025
End Date: Unknown
Notice of Immediate State Road Closure due to bridge failure.
*Indefinite Closure of state road starting from Hopyard to Jones Hill Road. Follow signs for alternate route. The houses on Hopyard will not be affected by this closure. The State Road will be closed by use of mafia block and signage.
4/10/25 UPDATE:
Efforts are underway to remove trees and establish a sightline, which will enable the creation of a one-lane road for traffic. It has not yet been determined whether temporary traffic lights or stop signs will be implemented.
The State is also planning a temporary repair to the embankment of the retaining wall that has collapsed on the inlet side. Currently, there is no estimated timeline for this repair; however, they have secured a company to complete the necessary work and to establish one-way access.
The project is being expedited under emergency design protocols. Tree removal is expected to be completed by the 10th, and they aim to open the one-lane road within a few weeks, although a specific date has not yet been finalized.
For those inquiring about fishing, they have confirmed that parking is available on Route 82, and individuals can walk over from there. The picnic area has been left open to remain accessible during the road closure.
For more information on this emergency project, check out the CT DOT Construction Advisory page.
Any questions contact the DOT office for further information. 860-594-2560
Epoxy Pavement Marking Project on Various Limited/Non-Limited Access Roadways in Eastern Connecticut
CTDOT is announcing that an epoxy pavement marking project will be performed on various limited/non-limited access roadways Eastern Connecticut starting on Tuesday evening, April 1, 2025.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that an epoxy pavement marking project will be performed on various limited/non-limited access roadways Eastern Connecticut. This project is scheduled to occur on Tuesday evening, April 1, 2025, and be completed on Monday morning, November 3, 2025. Project, No. DOT01703650CN consists of applying epoxy pavement-markings at the locations below.
ROUTE: State Road 434 TOWN: East Haddam LOCATION: Route 151/82 to Route 82
ROUTE: State Road 431 TOWN: East Haddam LOCATION: Route 148 to Route 82
For more information on this project, check out the CT DOT website.
