Railroad Crossing Safety Improvement Project on Route 30 in South Windsor Begins Saturday, August 3

72-hour detour will be in placeduring construction

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting the public that the replacement of the railroad crossing on Route 30 (Ellington Road) in South Windsor is scheduled to begin at approximately 5 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024. To ensure the safety of workers and thepublic, the area near the rail crossing will be closed to all vehicular trafficfor approximately 72 hours.

This private construction project is being conducted by the Connecticut SouthernRailroad, the company that owns the freight rail line.

The existingrailroad crossing, locatedon Route 30near the intersection of Route 5(John Fitch Blvd) is being completely replaced with all-new materials to enhancesafety, provide a smooth passagefor motorists, as well asensuringthe long-term viability of freightrail service inthe region.

The work to replace the railroad crossing will require a detourdue to full closure of Route 30 at the railroad crossing during construction. All businesses on Route 30will remain accessible from either Chapel Road or Route 194(Sullivan Avenue) throughoutthe short-term construction project.

The posted State Highway detour will utilizeRoute194 to bypass the construction site.

"This is a short-term construction project that provides a significant safety benefit for the freight line well into the future," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Benjamin Limmer. "We appreciate the partnershipwith the Town of South Windsor, local businesses, and residents while this safety improvement project takes placein August."

Thisprojectis being funded by the Connecticut Southern Railroad (division of Genesee and Wyoming) with additionalassistance from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Work is being performed in coordination between the CTDOT, Town of South Windsor, first responders, bus and transit providers, and Connecticut SouthernRailroad.

Extreme weather may alter the project schedules. Members of the public with questions are encouraged to contact the CTDOT Customer Care Center at (860) 594-2560or[email protected].

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