Nighttime Closure of Route 2 Eastbound at Exit 22 in Colchester

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that, beginning August 3, 2026, the Route 2 eastbound at Exit 22 off-ramp to Mill Hill Road will be closed on a nightly basis between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. This ramp closure is required to facilitate rehabilitation work for project 0028-0211.

This project began on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, and is scheduled to be completed on August 10, 2027. The project 0028-0211 consists of pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing Route 2 with roadway, drainage modifications, safety improvements to upgrade guiderail to current standards, and rehabilitation and improvements to the various bridges within the project limits.

CTDOT Project No. 0028-0211 was awarded at an original cost of $43,699,900.00 on January 6, 2025, work is being performed by Tilcon CT and is scheduled to be completed August 10, 2027. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 2 in Norwich.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

Starting August 3, 2026 and continuing through to early September, Route 2 eastbound through the area of Exit 22 will be reduced to a single lane with traffic shifted toward the median. Traffic looking for Exit 22 will be detoured to Exit 23 or advised to seek alternate routes. Throughout the project, there will be various nighttime lane closures on Route 2 between Exits 20 and 25. Eastbound night-time lane closures may occur Monday through Thursday between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. and Friday between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Westbound night-time lane closures may occur Monday through Friday between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Traffic control signing patterns with 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.