Canton Paving Work Brightens Up Collinsville

CANTON, CT — Construction to improve the roads and sidewalks of Collinsville continues, with the town Wednesday updating folks about the project's progress and issuing a warning about their beloved pets.

According to the town, "Collinsville resembles a beehive of late, with paving underway" reads a Facebook post.

"It’s been a little stressful for motorists having to use alternate routes to avoid the fresh asphalt and DPW greatly appreciates your cooperation and patience," wrote town officials.

The new paving job on area roads is expected to last, at least, 20 years, according to the Town of Canton.

One issue town officials reminded residents of is the impact of fresh pavement on dogs, namely the high heat means people should refrain from walking their pooches on new pavement for a bit.

"Here’s something important: please be careful walking your dogs around the freshly paved roads," wrote the town. "Fresh asphalt pavement arrives on the job at 275-300 degrees Fahrenheit. It comes out of the paving machine at over 220 degrees. Even after rolling with a cold water coated rolling drum and an hour in the shade, it can still be around 160 degrees."

As a result, town officials ask that folks wait a couple of hours before walking the dog on the fresh pavement.

Meanwhile, businesses in the area will remain open and accessible during construction. Main Street will remain open during construction.

"Please slow down while traveling through work zones," wrote the town.

For the Town of Canton's Facebook page, click on this link.