The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 71 in New Britain, Newington, Farmington and West Hartford from the southbound access to Route 9 to South Road. This project is scheduled to occur on Thursday, July 9 and be completed on Monday, July 27, 2026. The project DOT01710531CN consists of milling and resurfacing a 0.88-mile segment of Route 71 in New Britain, Newington, Farmington and West Hartford from the southbound access to Route 9 to South Road. This project is scheduled to begin milling by Rafferty on Thursday, July 9 to Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The resurfacing segment of this project by Galasso is anticipated to begin on Sunday, July 19 to Monday, July 27, 2026. This project is included in CTDOT’s 2026 Vendor Resurfacing Program.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

Motorists can expect lane closures of Route 71 in New Britain, Newington, Farmington and West Hartford from the southbound access to Route 9 to South Road. 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 to Thursday.

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.