Eversource Announces Major Project In Durham, Motorists Impacted

DURHAM, CT — Eversource is beginning a major project in Durham in the middle of April, which may lead to some delays for motorists. The project will last into late May.

What: As part of a multi-million-dollar project to upgrade the natural gas distribution system from Middletown to Wallingford, Eversource will be working evenings and overnight along Main Street – Route 17 in Durham beginning the week of April 16. Drivers may experience delays due to alternating one-way traffic as well as occasional lane closures.

To ensure the safe completion of this work, police and signs will be deployed approaching these locations to help manage the flow of traffic.

When: Beginning the week of April 16, Monday through Friday between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., weather permitting. Work is expected to be complete by late May.

Where: From the intersection of Route 17 and Route 68 (Wallingford Road), along Route 17 – Main Street to the Durham/Middletown town line.