DOT to apply rubber chip seal on Route 188 in Seymour, Oxford, Southbury

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the application of asphalt rubber chip seal on Route 188 during the month of August, state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria said in a release today. Similar work will begin on Route 302 starting August 4, 2022, then progress to Route 188 and subsequently Route 179. The project consists of the preservation of the existing bituminous pavement surface. The project scope involves replacing catch basin tops as needed, crack sealing, patching repairs to the existing pavement, the application of Asphalt Rubber Chip Seal over the existing pavement surface, and finally the installation of new pavement markings within the project limits. DOT Project No. 0174-0454 is scheduled to be completed on October 18, 2022. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 4 in Thomaston. LANE CLOSURE INFO: Construction work that may interfere with normal traffic operations will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday and 6 p.m. to 10 a.m., Saturday and Sunday. Alternating one-way traffic is to be expected through each work zone. DOT Wants to Hear from You! Connecticut DOT wants to hear about your transit experience to inform the development of the first ever Customer Experience (CX) Action Plan that will clearly outline future programs, policies, and priority investments to improve your transit trip. Complete the entire survey for a chance to be entered into a drawing for a $75 pre-paid cash gift card! https://cxactionplansurvey.com/#/. Valid email address or phone number required to be entered to win 1 of 3, $75 pre-paid cash gift cards. Drawing will take place on September 15, 2022. Winners will be notified by email or by phone.

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'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Roosevelt Drive

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" takes a peek at Roosevelt Drive (Route 34) along the Housatonic River. 

This postcard shows the junction of Roosevelt Drive and Route 188 in Seymour. Roosevelt Drive starts at Route 111 in Monroe and travels east to Derby. 

At Bridge Street in Derby, the road's name changes to Main Street.

Thanks go to Derby Public Library for sharing this local history each week.