CTDOT Is Developing Plans the 2026 Pavement Preservation Project in East Haddam, Lyme and Old Lyme
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is developing plans for the Pavement Preservation Project for the 2026 construction season in East Haddam. This project involves applying an asphalt rubber chip seal treatment on Route 156 through Lyme and Old Lyme, beginning in East Haddam at the intersection of Route 82 (Mile Point 0.00) and ending in Old Lyme at the intersection of Route 1 (Mile Point 8.43). The purpose of this project is to preserve and maintain the condition of the pavement, bringing it to a good state of repair. This project will help the CTDOT achieve Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) goals, through pavement preservation treatments that extend the overall pavement life and improve pavement performance.
The present schedule indicates that the design will be completed in August 2025, with construction anticipated to start in the spring of 2026, assuming acceptance of the project, availability of funding, receipt of any required right-of-way, and environmental permits. This project will be undertaken with one hundred percent (100%) State funds.
It is the CTDOT's policy to keep the public informed and involved when such projects are undertaken and important that the community share its concerns with the CTDOT to assist in the project's development.
If anyone has any questions or comments on this project, please contact Sebastian Cannamela, Principal Engineer, at (860) 594-2698 or by email at Sebastian.Cannamela@ct.gov. Please make reference to State Project No. 0172-0553.
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
Hopyard Road*
Start Date: Monday, April 3, 2025
End Date: July 3, 2025
Hopyard Road is now OPEN.
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.
