Milling and Resurfacing on Route 44 in Pomfret

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 44 in Pomfret. This project is scheduled to occur on Thursday, May 28 and be completed on Monday, August 3, 2026. Project No. DOT01720558CN "I" consists of milling and resurfacing a 1.88-mile segment of Route 44 in Pomfret from the east junction of Route 169 (Pomfret Street) to the Pomfret/Putnam Town Line. This project is scheduled to begin milling by Rafferty Fine Grading Inc. on Thursday, May 28 to Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The resurfacing segment of this project by All States Construction Inc. is anticipated to begin on Monday, July 27 to Monday, August 3, 2026.

This project is included in CTDOT's 2026 Vendor Resurfacing Program.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 44 in Pomfret from the east junction of Route 169 (Pomfret Street) to the Pomfret/Putnam Town Line. Traffic control personnel, crash attenuator vehicles and signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone. The work schedule for this project is from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area.