Huge Home Relocation Initiative To Clog Hartford's Streets

HARTFORD, CT — If you're driving around the City of Hartford Thursday and you see a home or two or four navigating a few city roads, you haven't accidentally ingested anything.

Nothing bad is happening.

Rather, the City of Hartford is relocating four historic homes on Lincoln Street to facilitate the construction of a new parking garage and an expansion of the Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

Work is slated for Thursday, Aug. 29, with a rain date of Friday, Aug. 30, city officials said this week.

"The relocation will create space for a new parking facility for Connecticut Children's, including retail spaces and potential future businesses, bringing jobs and growth to our city," wrote the city.

"The homes will be renovated and repaired for future housing, maintaining their historic significance."

Whenever one house is moved via streets designed for cars there are always traffic and utility impacts.

So with four being moved, city officials warn of extensive impacts and road closures.

According to Hartford officials, parts of Broad Street, Ward Street, Putnam Street, Park Street, Hungerford Street, and Lincoln Street will all be impacted.

Roadways are expected to be closed anywhere from one to four hours, city leaders wrote.

For folks living in that area, they can expect some temporary power outages, though most homes will not lose their power, according to the city.

"If electricity or internet is needed during the home relocation time, residents can go to the Hartford Public Library, 603 Park St., starting at 9 a.m.," wrote the city.

Those who have medical conditions that will be negatively impacted by losing power should call the city at 860-712-4634 with any concerns.

Hartford police said pedestrian routes will also be disrupted.

"This is going to be a large-scale project that will heavily impact vehicular and pedestrian traffic, as well as create utility disruption in designated areas," wrote the Hartford Police Department.

For more information on the house moves, including specific travel routes, click on this link.