Eversource Begins Project in Durham Today

DURHAM, CT — Today begins a large Eversource project in Durham that will run until late May, company officials said.

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.