Fiber-Optic Network Expansion Work In Parts Of Glastonbury Moving Along

GLASTONBURY, CT — Underground utility work is underway and expanding in parts of Glastonbury as Frontier Communications and its contractor, Parkside Utility, move forward with a fiber-optic network expansion in the Morgan Drive and Tall Timbers Road neighborhoods, municipal officials said.

The project is aimed at increasing access to high-speed fiber service, giving residents additional options for internet, phone and television service, town officials said.

In the Morgan Drive area, construction is largely complete. Crews are expected to return in the spring to conduct final restoration work, including adding topsoil, reseeding grass in disturbed areas and repaving driveway aprons affected during installation of the fiber-optic lines, according to town officials.

Roads affected in the Morgan Drive area include Hardin Lane, Holmes Road, Stevens Lane, a small section of Main Street and Morgan Drive itself.

Construction in the Tall Timbers Road development is expected to begin within the next few weeks. Utility flags and markings are already visible along streets and property frontages to identify existing underground infrastructure as part of “Call Before You Dig” procedures, town officials said.

Residents in that area are expected to receive informational flyers from the contractor outlining the upcoming construction activities.

Roads affected in the Tall Timbers area include Bradley Way, portions of Founders Road and Hanover Fields Road, Bunker Hill Road, Old Musket Road, Rampart Drive, Breeds Hill Road and Tall Timbers Road.