On July 19, the Connecticut Department of Transportation began an 18 day detour for construction activities for Project 116-125, Realignment of Long Ridge Road Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing in the town of Redding. Construction is expected to last until 5:00 am August 5th.
The Contractor is allowed to fully detour traffic around the railroad crossing utilizing the following roads: Simpaug Turnpike, Topstone Road, Route 7(Ethan Allen Hwy), West Starrs Plain Road, Starrs Plain Road, West Redding Road, Long Ridge Road, Reservoir Road, Reservoir Street, Route 53(Grassy Plain Street, Turkey Plain Road, Redding Road), and Side Cut Road.
Signing and portable message boards will be in use to help direct traffic.
Visit Redding Police online here for additional information.