Traffic advisory for Cheshire, Connecticut (Route 70)

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation plans to resurface Route 70 (Academy Rd/S. Meriden Rd) from Route 10 to Cortland Circle. Portions of the road will be milled, starting at 5 a.m. on Monday, April 4, and continuing on April 5 – 8, starting at 6:30 a.m.

Paving will begin at 5 a.m. on Monday, April 11, and will continue each day thereafter staring at 6:30 a.m. until paving is completed over the entire section. Work is scheduled to be completed at 3 p.m. each day. Both milling and paving will begin at the Route 10 intersection and continue eastbound to the intersection with Cortland Cir.

Commuters are encouraged to find alternative routes during the anticipated project timeline.