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.