Route 7 resurfacing will continue into August

The milling and resurfacing project on Route 7 between North Canaan and Falls Village was delayed by weather.

Route 7 resurfacing will continue into August

Paving equipment sits on Route 7 Wednesday, July 31. Threats of rain impeded work crews.

Photo by John Coston

Route 7 road work will continue until Tuesday, Aug. 13.

The milling and repaving project started in early July has had some delays due to weather.

Crews began milling Route 7 between North Canaan and Falls Village on Monday, July 1. Paving the road began on Monday, July 15 and was supposed to finish on Wednesday, July 31.

“We have not experienced issues with traffic,” CTDOT Director of Communications Josh Morgan said. “As motorists have been utilizing the alternating one lane traffic pattern through the work zone.”

Drivers should expect delays and closed lanes along Route 7 for a few more weeks. The communications director wanted to remind drivers to pay attention on the road and drive slowly through construction zones.

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