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5/23/2016 - Stevenson Dam closure

Town of Monroe - News & Announcements

Maintenance Work on the Stevenson Dam to Require Closure and Traffic Detour on CT 34 (Roosevelt Drive) in Oxford and Monroe

 

Monroe, CT-- (March 30, 2016) - FirstLight Hydro Generating Company (FirstLight) is announcing the closure and detour of traffic on CT 34 (Roosevelt Drive) in both directions at the Stevenson Dam, located at the Oxford / Monroe town line, from 6 am on Saturday,June 4, 2016, until11:59pmonMonday, June6, 2016.The closure and traffic detour is necessary to perform maintenance work on the Stevenson Dam.In an effort to minimize the impact to the public, most of the work will be done throughout the weekend.The same closure will reoccur from 6 am on Saturday, June 25, 2016 until11:59pmonSunday, June 26, 2016.

 

Traffic will be detoured using CT Route 111, CT Route 110, and Bridge Street in the City of Shelton. Long-distance traffic is advised to take CT 8 and I-84 to avoid the Stevenson Dam.

 

CLOSURE INFORMATION

6 am on Saturday,June 4, 2016until11:59pmonMonday, June6, 2016.

6 am on Saturday, June 25, 2016 until11:59pmonSunday, June 26, 2016.

 

Special Advisory

Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour signs and follow the directions of the uniformed police officers.

Steve Vavrek, First Selectman
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