Milling and Resurfacing on Route 1 in Fairfield

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 1 in Fairfield. This project is scheduled to occur on Monday, July 6 and be completed on Friday, August 14, 2026. The project DOT01730557CN consists of milling and resurfacing a 2.36-mile segment of Route 1 in Fairfield from Eliot Place to Villa Avenue. This project is scheduled to begin milling by Burns Construction on Monday, July 6, to Monday, July 20, 2026. The resurfacing segment of this project by O & G / Waters Construction is anticipated to begin on Tuesday, July 21 to Friday, August 14, 2026.

This project is included in CTDOT's 2026 Vendor Resurfacing Program.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

Motorists can expect lane closures of Route 1 from Eliot Place to Villa Avenue. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone. The work schedule for this project is from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Sunday night to Friday morning.

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.