Metallizing of Bridges Carrying Route 8 Over Winthrop Street in Torrington

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that metallizing of bridges carrying Route 8 over Winthrop Street will be performed in Torrington. This work is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, April 1 and be completed on Friday, July 31, 2026. The project 0065-0114 consists of Metallizing Bridges along the route 8 corridor between Torrington and Colebrook.

CTDOT Project No. 0065-0114 was awarded to Allied Painting Inc. at a cost of $15,757,497.05 on 12/22/2024 and is scheduled to be completed 11/30/2027. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 4 in Thomaston.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

Starting Wednesday, April 1 to Friday, July 31, 2026, a lane closure will occur switching traffic from two lane to one lane alternating traffic on Winthrop Street. Traffic control signing patterns and temporary traffic signals will guide motorists through the work zone. Temporary traffic barriers and sand barrel arrays are installed to delineate the traffic pattern and work zone. Kinney Street will be closed at the intersection of Winthrop Street and traffic will be detoured to Brightwood Ave.

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.