New Traffic Patterns for Modifications to Route 17 and New London Turnpike in Glastonbury

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that new Stage 5 traffic patterns will be implemented on Route 17 southbound as part of the Exit 36 off-ramp removal and on New London Turnpike in Glastonbury as part of No. 00389 demolition work. The traffic pattern includes a permanent closure of the left-hand Exit 36 on Route 17 SB on October 1, 2026, and a temporary closure of New London Turnpike between Oak Street and the New London Turnpike on Route 17 Southbound between October 9, 2026, and October 12, 2026. Advance warning and detour signage will be in place to assist motorists through the work zone.

Project 0053-0189 is located on New London Turnpike in Glastonbury between Sycamore Street and Oak Street. This project consists of construction of a new roundabout on New London Turnpike and modifications to Route 17. Bridge No. 00870 begins just South of the Route 17 southbound Exit 35 off-ramp and spans over New London Turnpike. The scope of work for Bridge No. 00870 on Route 17 includes a deck replacement, new elastomeric bridge bearings, and blasting & painting of the steel superstructure. As part of the permanent removal of Route 17 southbound left Exit 36, Bridge Nos. 00388 and 00389 are to be demolished and permanently removed.

CTDOT Project No. 0053-0189 was awarded to Richards Corporation at a cost of $14,533,419.00 and is scheduled to be completed in October of 2027. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 1 in Rocky Hill.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

The off-ramp for the left-hand Exit 36 on Route 17 southbound will be removed. This closure shall go into effect on October 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Motorists seeking to take the left-hand Exit 36 should instead take Exit 35 on Route 17 southbound into the roundabout and travel eastbound on the New London Turnpike.

The project also includes a temporary weekend closure of New London Turnpike between Oak Street and the New London Turnpike Exit 34 off-ramp to Route 17 northbound. This weekend closure shall go into effect on October 9, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. and shall conclude on October 12, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. Detour signs, traffic control signing patterns, along with State Troppers and Glastonbury Police 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.