Glastonbury Water Main Traffic Delays Could Last 2 Months: Officials

GLASTONBURY, CT — Traffic disruptions in Glastonbury could last into December with the Metropolitan District's water main replacement project on New London Turnpike well underway.

The MDC and its contractor, Genovesi Construction Company, are in the midst of a project to replace existing water mains and services, and to install meter pits on New London Turnpike between Sycamore Street and approximately 586 New London Turnpike.

According to the MDC, the purpose of the meter pit is to provide easier access to the meter and will eliminate the need to enter homes for meter readings or repairs.

The MDC hand-delivered notices to property owners prior to the commencement of construction to advise of the project schedule. Once the new water main, meter pit, and water services are installed, property owners located within the project zone will be contacted by MDC representatives to schedule their meter relocations, town officials said.

During the meter relocation process, water service may be temporarily interrupted for approximately four to six hours, they added. An MDC staff member will contact affected property owners in advance of any interruption in service.

The Water Main Replacement project is expected to take one to two months to complete. Work hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Weather and other factors can alter the schedule.

Motorists should expect traffic disruptions throughout the course of the project, such as alternating one-way traffic patterns. Signage will be placed in the work zone and Connecticut State Police positioned on-site to direct traffic where applicable.