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

FOR RELEASE: March 12, 2018

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New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program

Construction Update: Town of Windsor – Railroad Crossing Activity and Roadway Paving (Daytime/Overnight Hours)

*REVISED SCHEDULE*

March 19 – April 9, 2018

Due to recent inclement weather, a revised schedule for construction at several railroad crossings in Windsor has been announced. The crossings will be closed to through traffic to accommodate this work, which includes new drainage, curbing, sidewalks and signage, as well as roadway paving.

East Barber Road Railroad Crossing:  The work will now begin on Monday, March 19^th at 6:00 p.m. and continue through Tuesday, March 20^th until 6:00 p.m.

Island Road Railroad Crossing: The work will now begin on Monday, March 26^th at 6:00 p.m. and continue through Tuesday, March 27^th until 6:00 p.m.

Central Street Railroad Crossing: The work will now begin on Monday, April, 2^nd at 6:00 p.m. and continue through Tuesday, April 3^rd, until 6:00 p.m.

(*NEW*) Meadow Road Railroad Crossing:  The work will begin on Friday, April 6^th, at 6:00 p.m. and continue through Monday, April 9^th until 6:00 p.m.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of construction. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes alerting the public of the detour/closure will be posted on-site.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460. For Amtrak service schedule information please visit www.amtrak.com or call 1(800) 872-7245.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in May 2018.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.