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Compo Road N/Main St. Intersection Being Realigned
Work has begun on the realignment in Westport.

Tree removal has begun at the intersection of Compo Road North, Main Street and Clinton Avenue.
The project will officially begin construction on April 1, according to the State Department of Transportation.
The purpose of the project is to improve safety and traffic operations at the intersection. The project involves widening the east side of Route 57 (Main Street) for approximately 1000-feet to provide exclusive left-turn lanes in both directions.
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Additionally, Compo Road will be widened at the intersection to provide an exclusive left-turn lane while realigning the through-lane with Clinton Avenue. In addition to traffic light replacements, the Willow Brook storm culvert at Clinton Avenue will also be replaced.
The existing culvert is undersized and has been has contributed to flooding at the intersection during significant storms. In addition, the existing walkway along the north side of Route 57 (Main Street) will be upgraded to be an ADA compliant sidewalk.
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LANE CLOSURE INFO – The contractor will not be permitted to interfere with traffic Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, alternating traffic may be used as needed. On-street parking will be prohibited in each direction.
DETOUR INFO-
During the culvert replacement, the contractor will be allowed to close Route 136 (Compo Road) and detour traffic. In accordance to the Detour Plans, traffic will be routed onto Cross Highway, Weston Road and Main Street. The duration of the detour operation shall not exceed 30 days. As of now, the contractor plans on closing the road on or about June 20, 2016 to July 20, 2016.
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