Rocky Hill Police Issue Update on Bridge Work Traffic

ROCKY HILL, CT - Rocky Hill police have issued an update on the Route 99 bridge work detour:

"The Main Street. road closure has created an increase in traffic to several surrounding roadways. The traffic barricades were moved (Monday) evening to reduce the use of Stepney Circle. This change has significantly reduced the number of vehicles utilizing Stepney Circle and residents should see a reduction in traffic."

Police said traffic speed trailers are currently in place on Gilbert Avenue, and another unit was relocated to Dividend Road Tuesday.

RHPD patrol units have been assigned traffic posts on Dividend, Pratt and West streets and and Gilbert Avenue since the start of the project. Police said "enforcement posts" will be conducted sporadically on all shifts for the duration of this project to deter speeding and stop sign violations.

Officers are reporting that travelers appear to be "altering their travel."

"We appreciate your patience and recognize that the this project has caused stress, particularly those in the immediate area," police said in a message to residents. "RHPD will do its best to help you where and when possible. Again, thank you for your patience while the bridge is improved to modern standards."

Here is the original announcement that construction has been extended a week:

Route 99 in the area of Hog Brook will remain closed until Sunday, Rocky Hill Police said in a Facebook Post.

"Plan an alternate route to avoid delays," police said.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation and its contractor, Shultz Corp., are working since early August to replace the Route 99 Bridge over Hog Brook, police said.

Route 99 is closed and a detour is in place. Detour signs are win place to redirect traffic via Route 160 – Elm Street, Route 3 and Cromwell Avenue and Route 411 – West Street, police said.

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