Crooked Street Southbound Closure in Plainville on November 19 through 23 2026

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing the closure of Crooked Street Southbound in Plainville from November 19 to November 23, 2026, as part of Project No. 0171-0501 Bridge Rehab/Replacement - Route 71 in Plainville and New Britain.

This project is scheduled to occur on April 28th, 2025. The project 0171-0501 consists of rehabilitation measures for four (4) bridges and is scheduled to be completed on December 4th, 2026.

CTDOT Project No. 0171-0501 was awarded to the Manafort-Brunalli Design Build Team at a cost of $33,945,000.00 on August 12th, 2024, and is scheduled to be completed December 4th, 2026. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 1 in Newington.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

Manafort Brothers Incorporated anticipates closing the southbound direction of Crooked Street in Plainville on or about November 19 and will reopen on or about November 23, 2026, to accommodate construction operations associated with the Route 72 bridge rehabilitation/replacement project.

Motorists traveling southbound on Crooked Street should expect a temporary road closure and follow posted detour signs. Access and traffic patterns in the surrounding area may change during the work period. Drivers should allow additional travel time and plan alternate routes as needed.

Temporary traffic control devices and detour signage will be installed to direct motorists around the closure. Drivers are advised to reduce speeds, use caution, and remain alert for roadway workers and construction equipment in the area.

Please note that the anticipated closure dates are subject to change due to weather conditions, construction progress, or other unforeseen circumstances.