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Project #65-104

F.A.P. #BHX-6065(015)

Town of Harwinton, Connecticut

Route 222

Rehabilitation of Bridge No. 01847 over Leadmine Brook

Harwinton, CT- The Department of Transportation announced today, weather permitting, Route 222 (Hill Road) over the Leadmine Brook will be alternating one-way traffic on Monday, May 7, 2007.  These operations are required for the replacement of the bridge deck on Bridge No. 01847 over Leadmine Brook.  Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman, Inc. of Branford, CT will be performing this work. 

Alternating one-way traffic will be in effect around the clock from May 7th through the end of September 2007. Expect delays at all times.

Motorists should use caution through the work zone and reduce their speed accordingly.

Temporary traffic signals and construction signs will be utilized for traffic control.  

Anticipated contract completion is scheduled for October 2007.