08/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/27/2026 08:59
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 17 in New Haven and North Haven. This project is scheduled to occur on Tuesday September 8 and be completed on Friday, October 2, 2026. The project DOT01730557CN "A" consists of milling and resurfacing a 2.79-mile segment of Route 17 in New Haven and North Haven from Route 80 in New Haven to Spring Road in North Haven. This project is scheduled to begin milling by Tilcon on Tuesday, September 8, to Friday, September 18, 2026. The resurfacing segment of this project by Tilcon is anticipated to begin on Sunday, September 20, to Friday, October 2, 2026.
This project is included in CTDOT's 2026 Vendor Resurfacing Program.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Motorists can expect lane closures of Route 17 from Route 80 in New Haven to Spring Road in North Haven. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone. The work schedule for this project is from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Sunday Night to Friday morning.
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.