Metallizing of Bridges Carrying Route 8 Over Pinewoods Road in Torrington

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that metallizing of bridges No. 03604 and No. 03605 (Route 8 over Pinewoods Road) will be performed on Pinewoods Road in Torrington. Work is scheduled to occur on Monday, May 4 and be completed on Monday, September 28, 2026. The project No. 0065-0114 consists of Metallizing of 19 Bridges along route 8 corridor between Torrington and Colebrook.

CTDOT Project No. 0065-0114 was awarded to Allied Painting Inc. at a cost of $15,757,497.05 on 12/22/2024 and is scheduled to be completed 11/30/2027. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 4 in Thomaston.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

A lane closure will occur switching traffic from two lanes to one lane alternating traffic on Pinewoods Road from beginning of May to September 2026. Traffic control signing patterns and temporary traffic signals will guide motorists through the work zone. Temporary traffic barriers and sand barrel arrays are installed to delineate the traffic pattern and work zone.

Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area.