CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546

FOR RELEASE: February 3, 2017

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062 FAX: (860) 594-3065 WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that construction work will begin on February 27, 2017,  on the reconstruction of Crystal Lake Road in Groton.

The project is located on Crystal Lake Road from the intersection with Route 12 to Military Highway, approximately 2,050 feet.  The project includes widening Crystal Lake Road to the south, realigning Military Highway with the Navy base entrance, and constructing a multi-use trail along the south side of Crystal Lake Road.  The proposed multi-use trail continues south of Crystal Lake Road another 2500 feet along the west side of Route 12 to the Pleasant Valley Road South intersection.  Military Highway will be reconstructed to better align with the US Navy Sub Base main entrance gate.

DOT Project No. 0058-0327 was awarded to American Industries, Inc. at a cost of $3,495,000.00 on December 28, 2016 and is scheduled to be completed June 3, 2018. 

Traffic impacts on Crystal Lake Road may occur Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.  Traffic impacts are also possible during weekend hours.