Ansonia Police issue traffic advisory for downtown construction delays

Traffic Advisory: Construction Alert

Attention, drivers! Please be aware of construction at the intersection of Main Street, N. Main Street, State Street, and East Main Street in Ansonia. Expect delays and lane closures in the area.

This construction is expected to continue into next week. We strongly recommend using alternate routes to avoid congestion.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve this intersection! Please plan accordingly and drive safely.

Shared from the APD Facebook page. 

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights construction of Derby Parking Garage

Turnback Tuesday looks back at construction of the Derby Parking Garage. It is located on the block of Elizabeth and Olivia Streets with the entrance on Thompson Place.

The groundbreaking ceremony was in July 1975 after the old buildings were removed. The contract was awarded to P. Francini Co. with the low bid of $1.45 million. It took just over a year to construct the three-story building with enough spaces for 301 vehicles.

According to the Evening Sentinel the final cost was $1,499.890. The ribbon cutting was held on October 21, 1976 with Mayor Edward Cecarelli, former mayor Eugene Micci, Aldermanic President Eugene Skowronski and Chair of the Parking Authority Salvatore Aconfora. Parking was free to the public for the first two weeks.

The first picture was taken standing on Olivia Street and the second was taken from Thompson. The images were a recent donation from the Farley/Guluzzy family.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Construction forces closing of Seymour Pink Gift Shop today

 

Construction forces closing of Derby Senior Center next week

Attention: Due to the construction and for the safety of our members, the center will be closed to the public next week (8/12--8/16/24). Classes and events will hopefully resume 8/19. We will keep you posted.

Staff will be here if you have any questions or would like to check in with us. The ice cream social and the cookout will be rescheduled, date TBD.

Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and patience.

This is shared from Derby Senior Center's Facebook page.

Derby Senior Center closing Monday for Elizabeth Street construction

ATTENTION: The Derby Senior Center will be closed on Monday, Aug. 5 due to the construction in front of our Elizabeth Street entrance.

We are sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.

Shared from the Center's Facebook page.

Work is progressing on Big Y supermarket in Derby

Construction continues Friday morning on a Big Y supermarket at the site of a former Walmart at 656 New Haven Ave., Derby. The approximately 60,000-square foot store is expected to open in November.

'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby Public Library construction

Turnback Tuesday shows what the Derby Public Library looked like while under construction. 
Made of Ansonia granite and Portland cement, the concrete foundation has dimensions of 57’ by 59’. The floors and roof are supported by iron columns and steel girders. 
The building is of colonial architecture and boasts a Spanish tile roof. Granite steps lead up to the back entrance. 
Best guess is the photo was taken in early spring 1902, by Eagle Photo Co., Fall River, Mass. 
The Library was officially opened to the public February 2, 1903.


*Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

'Turnback Tuesday' features peek into Derby Public Library plans

Turnback Tuesday offers a peek into the beginning of the Derby Public Library. 
Col. H. Holton and Mrs. Alice Wood very generously created and donated a public library for the town of Derby. 
This picture is of an original blueprint for the library. It shows what was planned for the main floor with the front entrance on the right and back entrance on the left. 
The Library was built with the capacity to house 30,000 books. 
Notice the signature of Col. H Holton Wood in the bottom left corner.


Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!

Construction continues at Ryan Field in Derby

'Busy Beavers' seen at the Ryan Sports Complex in Derby as work continues this morning on the DeFilippo Field astro turf conversion. 
The complex can still be identified by the Press Box to the right and the "Fieldhouse" still standing on the left.

Photo by Derby resident Markanthony Izzo is used with permission.

Demolition makes way for construction of Big Y in Derby

DERBY - I noticed from blog stats that a post I shared Tuesday from Mayor Rich Dziekan about demolition of Walmart drew many readers, so Friday I photographed some work being done. 
A Big Y supermarket will be built in its place at 656 New Haven Ave. and opened in the summer of 2019, officials have said. 

Ansonia to close several streets for construction next week

ANSONIA - Road closing notice: Beginning Monday, July 9, State Street from the corner of North Cliff Street, down to the light at the intersection of State/East Main/North Main, will be closed until Friday the 13th. 
Access will be available to the YMCA and traffic will be able to turn left out of North Cliff. 
This closure is due to the major construction to eliminate the storm grate in the road. 
Thank you for your cooperation during the construction. Road signs will be posted as needed.

*Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Ansonia posts road closing notice starting Monday for construction

Road closing notice: Beginning Monday, July 2, State Street from the corner of North Cliff Street, down to the light at the intersection of State/East Main/North Main, will be closed until Friday the 6th. 

Access will be available to the YMCA and traffic will be able to turn left out of North Cliff. 
This closure is due to the major construction to eliminate the storm grate in the road. Thank you for your cooperation during the construction. 
Road signs will be posted as needed.

*Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Ansonia Police post Wakelee Avenue closing schedule for construction

ANSONIA - Beginning Monday Wakelee Avenue from Division Street to Jackson Street will be closed to through traffic from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, while the construction project begins to excavate the road. 

Residents of Wakelee Avenue as well as workers and patrons of the businesses on Wakelee Avenue will be allowed access. 

The detour for all other traffic will be as follows:

Northbound traffic on Wakelee Avenue will be detoured at Division Street to Grove Street to Howard Avenue to Jackson Street.

Southbound traffic on Wakelee Avenue will be detoured at Jackson Street to Howard Avenue to Grove Street to Division Street.

We appreciate everyone’s patience as the project moves forward and updates will be provided as circumstances allow. 

Thank you and drive safely.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Police Department.

Klarides-Ditria shares road-widening plan for Rte. 34, Derby-Milford Road

Dear Neighbors,

Below is a message from the Department of Transportation announcing that work will begin at the intersection of Route 34 and Derby-Milford Road for a road widening project in  Derby on April 1, 2018.

Operational Improvements On Route 34 At Derby-Milford Road

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that work will begin at the intersection of Route 34 and Derby-Milford Road for a road widening project in the Town of Derby on April 1, 2018.

The project consists of the construction of a right turn lane on Route 34 onto Derby-Milford Road by extending the edge of road to the south. 
Widening proposed on Derby-Milford Road will accommodate a three-lane approach to Route 34. A two-lane approach into the intersection from Sentinel Hill Road is also included in the overall construction. 
These additional lanes will reduce congestion and improve overall operations.

A minor retaining wall will also be needed for roadway support on the southeastern side of the intersection. The improvements also include modifying the turn radius for right turning vehicles from Route 34 onto Derby-Milford Road. Signal improvements will be required at the intersection to accommodate the two new left turn lanes on Derby-Milford Road. 
The existing guide rail on Derby-Milford Road will be replaced to meet current standards. Some vegetation will be evaluated for removal to improve sight lines at the intersection.

DOT Project No. 0036-0195 was awarded to NJR Construction LLC, at a cost of $1,792,638.65 on March 5, 2018, and is scheduled to be completed Nov. 30, 2018.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Route 34: During the allowable periods, the contractor shall maintain and protect a minimum of one lane of traffic in each direction not less than 11 feet. For turn lanes, 10 feet shall be maintained for a minimum of 150 feet.

Derby-Milford Road and Sentinel Hill Road: During the allowable periods, the contractor shall maintain and protect at least an alternating one-way traffic operation, not less than 12 feet in width. The length of alternating traffic operation shall not exceed 300 feet.

The contractor shall maintain access to and egress from all commercial and residential driveways throughout the project limits.

Work begins on 700-foot extension to Ansonia Riverwalk

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti Thursday points toward work that has begun on Segment 8, an approximately 700-foot extension to the Ansonia Riverwalk. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on the site, located at the end of North Division Street. 
Cassetti said the Riverwalk continuation project solidifies his commitment to improve the quality of life for all Ansonia residents.


Stay tuned for more information in an upcoming issue of The Valley Voice newsletter.

Gentile urges caution during construction on Rte. 34 in Derby

Overnight closures to begin July 7
DERBY - The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced overnight closures on Route 34 in Derby from July 7-9, from the intersections with Route 115 to Route 8, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.       

State Rep. Linda M. Gentile, D-Ansonia, Derby, would like to caution drivers during this construction period. 

“It’s important to help ConnDOT spread the word about this construction so that area motorists can plan their commutes accordingly,” Gentile said.  

“I also want to stress the need for motorists to take extra precautions while driving during this construction period to ensure public safety.”

  

The closures are necessary to facilitate the rehabilitation and widening of Bridge Number 00947, Route 34, Main Street, over the Naugatuck River. 
The closures are also required to install new overhead permanent signage.

If necessary, due to inclement weather on Sunday, the closure period may be extended to include Monday, July 10.

A detour will be in place utilizing Route 115 (Derby Avenue), Division Street in Ansonia to cross the Naugatuck River, Pershing Drive, and Route 8.  


This is a press release from Gentile's office.

DOT ready to resurface Route 115 in Ansonia

State Rep. Linda M. Gentile, D-Ansonia/Derby, is asking that motorists drive safely during an upcoming construction project.

A more than two-mile section of Route 115/Main Street in Derby and Ansonia is getting a facelift. 

The Department of Transportation will resurface the road between State Street and Division Street beginning Sept. 25.  

Crews will work between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. with the project expected to be completed Oct. 7. 

Weather conditions could alter this construction plan.

Most important, for everyone’s safety, motorists should use caution when driving through the work zone. There will be lane closures, sign patterns and traffic control while the work is being done.

You can view the Connecticut DOT Press Release here: http://bit.ly/2d4MaMt.

This is a press release from Gentile's office.

Work on Rt. 34 bridge planned in Derby this weekend

Dear Valley readers,

I'm sure most local folks know by now the Department of Transportation will be working this weekend on the heavily-traversed Route 34 span over the Naugatuck River in Derby.

But I'm sharing this information anyway, since it is a big deal for all of us who daily drive around these parts. 

Part of a press release follows:

"Lawmakers and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) are advising motorists to be aware of some much-needed work this weekend on the Route 34 bridge carrying traffic over the Naugatuck River in Derby.

"State Representatives Linda M. Gentile (D-Ansonia/Derby), Theresa Conroy (D-Beacon Falls/Derby/Seymour), and  Themis Klarides (R-Woodbridge/Orange/Derby, and State Senator Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. (D-Woodbridge) have been advised by the DOT that, weather permitting, crews will close the Route 34 bridge between Friday, Sept. 9 at 10 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 12 at 5 a.m.  

"The closure will allow placement of a new concrete bridge deck. The bridge project is due to be completed in November."

Basement Systems employees begin The Big Build at Ansonia Nature Center

Basement Systems, Inc. CEO Larry Janesky and his employees lay the groundwork Friday for a new playground at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center.

Members of the Valley United Way's Corporate Volunteer Council will volunteer Saturday and Sunday to construct the wood and metal play scape.

The 25-year old playground was demolished in April after a child was injured by a large splinter. 
The play scape will feature five towers connected by bridges, a giant slide, and an accessible area for children with disabilities, among other amenities.
Work is slated to be completed by Sunday evening.



Stay tuned for a story in The Valley Voice newsletter next week. 

Cassetti encourages volunteers for playground build at Ansonia Nature Center