Replacement of Box Culvert Under Southford Road in Southbury

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that stage 1 of bridge replacement for a box culvert will be performed on Route 67 in Southbury. This portion of the project is scheduled to start on 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 24 and be completed by 6:00 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2026. The project 0130-0190 consists of the removal of bridge 07051 which is an existing metal arch culvert, and installation of new precast concrete box culvert under the roadway.

CTDOT Project No. 0130-0190 was awarded to Richards Corporation at a cost of $2,177,686.00 on February 24, 2026, and is scheduled to be completed September 30, 2026. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 4 in Thomaston.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

There will be multiple lane closures at the intersection of I-84 eastbound at Exit 15 and
Route 67 (Southford Road) from 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 24 to 6:00 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2026. During this time Community House Road will be closed, and traffic will be detoured to Peck Lane. Route 67 (Southford Road) will maintain one travel lane in each direction. I-84 eastbound at Exit 15 off-ramp will close the right lane. I-84 eastbound at Exit 15 on-ramp and Kettletown Road will be maintained from all directions. Traffic control signing patterns and Municipal Police Officers will guide motorists through the 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.