Major Roadway/Sidewalk Project Starts This Week In Southington

SOUTHINGTON, CT — A massive streetscape project to renovate and beautify the Plantsville section of town officially started on Monday.

As a result, motorists and pedestrians alike will have to exercise a little patience through September as workers tackle the job.

The project entails a massive redesign of the roadways (area of Route 10 and West Main Street intersection) and will feature concrete pavement, drainage work, concrete sidewalks, decorative crosswalks, benches, light poles, trash receptacles, and traffic light modifications.

The hope is for improved motorist and pedestrian safety in that part of town.

According to the town's engineering department, the main contractor — Paramount Construction out of Newington — started work on West Main Street, from Westbound Lane from the firehouse to the Hyde Away Cafe.

Other areas targeted for construction include South Main Street by the post office (starting approximately April 15), Main Street from Grove Street to West Main (starting approximately April 22 to mid-May), and the remaining areas of West Main Street (starting May 15 through mid-August).

The schedule, town officials said, is subject to change.

Southington police will be directing traffic and businesses will be open during the full duration of the project.

Anyone with questions is asked to call the Southington Engineering Department at 860-276-6231.

From July 11, 2023: 'Massive Southington Road/Sidewalk Project Assigned Contractor

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