REDDING, CT — A section of Newtown Turnpike in Redding will close to through traffic for five days beginning Monday, Nov. 16, as crews carry out scheduled road construction, according to the Redding Police Department.
The closure will affect Newtown Turnpike between Cross Highway and Giles Hill Road and remain in effect 24 hours a day through Friday, Nov. 20.
Police said the road will be closed to through traffic around the clock, including overnight hours. The road will be accessible to residents and school buses.
Motorists traveling through the area should plan ahead, use alternate routes and allow additional travel time.
Drivers should follow posted traffic signs and any directions from crews working in the area.
The department encouraged residents to share the closure notice with neighbors, friends and family members who may be affected.
The road is expected to be closed during the announced five-day construction period, although police did not provide exact start or reopening times.
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