Super Load Traveling Through Simsbury This Weekend: Road Closures, Detours Announced

SIMSBURY, CT — The Connecticut State Police and the Connecticut Department of Transportation have advised the Town of Simsbury that the first of six super load moves is scheduled to arrive in Simsbury on Sunday (February 26, 2017) during the night, police said on their Facebook page.

On Tuesday night (February 28, 2017), the super load will move south on Route 10 (Hopmeadow Street) into Avon (starting at 9:00 PM).

This transport will be monitored and escorted by the Connecticut State Police. On Tuesday, Hopmeadow Street will be closed between West Street and Stratton Brook Road between the hours of 8:00 PM and 12:00 AM.

The road will be closed while the bridge that crosses Hop Brook (just south of West Street) is prepared for the super load. This will require a shoring operation before and after the move.

Officers will be posted at the bridge as NO traffic will be allowed to cross over the bridge. This move may be affected by the weather. It may be rescheduled for Wednesday night, as rain is forecasted for Tuesday. The detours for the bridge operation are as follows:

Route 10 (South): West Street to Bushy Hill Road to Stratton Brook Road back to Route 10.

Route 10 (North): Stratton Brook Road to Bushy Hill Road to West Street back to Route 10.