The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a vegetation management safety improvement operation will be performed on Route 15 (Merritt Parkway) north and southbound in Greenwich and Stamford. This project is scheduled to occur on Monday, March 30 and be completed on Friday, May 15, 2026.

To ensure the safety of the public, CTDOT is removing dead, diseased, and decaying trees. Additionally, trees and vegetation that have grown into the clear zone, which is the safety space along the side of the roadway, are also being removed. This work helps save lives in the event of a crash or vehicle leaving the roadway.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

Motorists can expect right lane closures on Route 15 north and southbound in Greenwich and Stamford between the New York state line and Exit 9 from Monday, March 30 to Friday, May 15, 2026, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Traffic control signing patterns, State Troopers will guide motorists through the work zone.

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. No work will be performed around any scheduled holidays.