Milling and Resurfacing on Route 81 in Clinton and Killingworth

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 81 in Clinton and Killingworth. This project is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, June 9 and be completed on Monday, August 17, 2026. Project No. DOT01720558CN "CC" consists of milling and resurfacing a 5.92-mile segment of Route 81 from Route 1 in Clinton to Route 80 in Killingworth. This project is scheduled to begin milling by Rafferty Fine Grading Inc. on Tuesday, June 9 to Thursday, June 25, 2026. The resurfacing segment of this project by Tilcon CT Inc. is anticipated to begin on Monday, June 29 to Monday, August 17, 2026.

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

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 81 from Route 1 in Clinton to Route 80 in Killingworth. 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.