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Construction Update: Town of Windsor - Railroad Crossing Activity (Daytime/Overnight Hours) – March 24-31, 2020

Beginning Tuesday, March 24^th at 9:00 p.m. and continuing through Tuesday, March 31st at 9:00 p.m. the existing Central Street railroad crossing in Windsor will be closed to through traffic to allow for improvements to the crossing.

Additionally, between Friday, March 27^th at 9:00 p.m. and Monday, March 30^th at 5:00 a.m., passengers will not be able to board trains from the west platform adjacent to the station building and instead only board trains from the east platform. To access the east platform, passengers will need to use Batchelder Road while Central Street is closed.

There will be some construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Traffic personnel will be in place during construction. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes will be posted on-site to alert the public of the detour/closure.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rob Canestra, AECOM Resident Engineer, at (860) 829-2260. For Amtrak service schedule information please visit www.amtrak.com or call 1(800) 872-7245.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor - Railroad Crossing Activity (Daytime/Overnight Hours) - September 6 - 12, 2018

Beginning on Thursday, September 6^th at 6:00 a.m. and continuing through Tuesday, September 11^th at 6:00 p.m. the existing Central Street railroad crossing in Windsor will be closed to through traffic to allow for improvements to the crossing.

In addition, work will occur on Batchelder Road beginning on Monday, September 10^th until Wednesday, September 12^th, during the daytime hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. There will be temporary lane closures with alternating one-way traffic.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of construction. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes alerting the public of the detour/closure will be posted on-site.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460. For Amtrak service schedule information please visit www.amtrak.com or call 1(800) 872-7245.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor - Railroad Crossing Paving Schedule (Weekday/Daytime Work) - April 30 - May 4, 2018.

Beginning on Monday, April 30^th and concluding by Friday, May 4^th there will be surface milling and final paving work at various railroad crossings in Windsor. This will require one-way traffic and/or road closures and will occur daily during the hours of 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This work will occur at the Meadow Road, East Barber Street, Island Road and Central Street railroad crossings.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of the detours/closures. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes alerting the public of the detour/closure will be posted on-site.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rob Canestra, Project Engineer, AECOM at (860) 924-8809 or Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460. For Amtrak service schedule information please visit www.amtrak.com or call 1(800) 872-7245.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line –branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in June 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor - Railroad Crossing and Pavement Work (Daytime/Overnight Hours) REVISED SCHEDULE - March 26 - April 9, 2018

Due to recent inclement weather, below is a revised schedule for the following railroad crossings in Windsor. The crossings will be closed to through traffic to accommodate railroad crossing activity, including new drainage, curbing, sidewalks and signage, as well as roadway paving:

East Barber Road Railroad Crossing: The work will now begin on Monday, March 26^th at 6:00 p.m. and continue through Wednesday, March 28^th until 6:00 p.m.

Island Road Railroad Crossing: The work will now begin on Monday, April 2^nd at 6:00 p.m. and continue through Wednesday, April 4^th until 6:00 p.m.

Meadow Road Railroad Crossing: The work will begin on Friday, April 6^th at 6:00 p.m. and continue through Monday, April 9^th until 6:00 p.m.

Central Street Railroad Crossing: The work will now begin on Monday, April 9^th at 6:00 p.m. and continue through Wednesday, April 11^thuntil 6:00 p.m.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of construction. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes alerting the public of the detour/closure will be posted on-site.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in May 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor - Railroad Crossing and Pavement Work (Daytime/Overnight Hours) - March 12-27, 2018

The following railroad crossings in Windsor will be closed to through traffic to accommodate railroad crossing construction activity, including new drainage, curbing, sidewalks and signage, as well as roadway paving:

East Barber Street Railroad Crossing: Beginning on Monday, March 12^th at 6:00 p.m. and continuing through Tuesday, March 13^th until 6:00 p.m

Island Road Railroad Crossing: Beginning on Monday, March 19^th at 6:00 p.m. and continuing through Tuesday, March 20^th at 6:00 p.m.

Central Street Railroad Crossing: Beginning on Monday, March 26^th at 6:00 p.m. and continuing through Tuesday, March 27^th at 6:00 p.m.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of construction. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes alerting the public of the detour/closure will be posted on-site.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in May 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor - Railroad Crossing Work: Revised Construction Schedule- Weekend/Overnight Activity (October 12-16, 2017)

Previously scheduled for Friday, October 13^th, work at the Central Street railroad crossing in Windsor will now begin on Thursday, October 12^th at 6:00 a.m. and continue through Monday, October 16^that 6:00 p.m.

The crossing will be closed to through traffic and is necessary to complete railroad crossing improvements, including new drainage, curbing, sidewalks and signage.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of construction. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes alerting the public of the detour/closure will be posted on-site.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in May 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor - Railroad Crossing Work: Revised Paving Schedule – Overnight/Weekend Work (October 2017)

The following railroad crossings in Windsor will be closed to through traffic to accommodate roadway paving:

Meadow Road Railroad Crossing: Beginning on Tuesday, October 3^rd at 6:00 a.m. and continuing through Wednesday, October 4^th at 3:00 p.m.

Island Road Railroad Crossing (*Revised Start Date*): Previously scheduled for Wednesday, October 4^th, work will now begin on Thursday, October 5^th at 6:00 a.m. and continue through Monday, October 9^th at 6:00 p.m.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of the closure. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes alerting the public of the detour/closure will be posted on-site.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in May 2018.

Construction Update: City of Meriden (October 2-20, 2017 - Daytime Work Hours Only)

Beginning on Monday, October 2^nd at 6:00 a.m. and continuing through Friday, October 20^th at 4:00 p.m. Gypsy Lane, between Old Colony Road and South Broad Street in Meriden will be closed to through traffic to accommodate drainage improvements and guardrail installation underneath the Amtrak railroad bridge. Construction crews will work during daytime hours only.

Signs, variable message boards and detour routes alerting the public of the closure will be posted on-site prior to the closure.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in May 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor – Railroad Crossing Work: New Construction Activity Scheduled (September - October 2017)

Meadow Road Railroad Crossing (*Existing Activity*): Beginning on Monday, September 18^thuntil Friday, September 29^th there will be weekday one-way alternating traffic during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Also, beginning on Friday, September 22^nd at 6:00 p.m. and continuing through Saturday, September 23^rd at 6:00 p.m. the railroad crossing will be closed to through traffic.

Meadow Road Railroad Crossing (*New Weekend/Overnight Activity*): In addition, beginning on Thursday, September 28^th at 6:30 a.m. and continuing through Saturday, September 30^th at 6:00 p.m. the Meadow Road railroad crossing will be closed to through traffic.

Island Road Railroad Crossing (*New Weekend/Overnight Activity*): Beginning on Thursday, October 5^th at 7:00 a.m. and continuing through Saturday, October 7^that 7:00 p.m. the railroad crossing will be closed to through traffic.

Central Street (*New Weekend/Overnight Activity*): Beginning on Friday, October 13^th at 6:00 a.m. and continuing through Monday, October 16^that 6:00 p.m. the railroad crossing will be closed to through traffic.

Wilson Avenue (*New Weekday/Overnight Activity*): Beginning on Monday, September 25^th at 7:00 a.m. and continuing through Tuesday, September 26^th at 7:00 p.m. there will be one-way alternating traffic at the railroad crossing.

The work above is necessary to complete railroad crossing improvements, including new drainage, curbing, sidewalks and signage.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of construction. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes alerting the public of the detour/closure will be posted on-site.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in May 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor – Railroad Crossing Work - NEW CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY SCHEDULED (September 18 – 29, 2017)

Meadow Road Railroad Crossing (Daytime Work Hours): Beginning on Monday, September 18^thuntil Friday, September 29^th,the existing Meadow Road railroad crossing in Windsor will have weekday one-way alternating traffic during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

(*NEW WEEKEND/OVERNIGHT ACTIVITY*) In addition, beginning on Friday, September 22^nd at 6:00 p.m. and continuing through Monday, September 25^th at 6:00 p.m. the railroad crossing will be closed to through traffic.

The work above is necessary to accommodate railroad crossing improvements.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of construction. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes alerting the public of the detour/closure will be posted on-site.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in May 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor Island Road Railroad Crossing Work Postponed

Please note that weekend and overnight railroad crossing work scheduled for September 15-18, 2017 at the existing Island Road railroad crossing in Windsor has been postponed. This work will be completed at a later date and will be announced on our website and social media channels.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor - Weekend/Overnight Railroad Crossing Work (September 15-18, 2017)

Beginning on Friday, September 15^th at 6:00 p.m. and continuing through Monday, September 18^th at 6:00 p.m. the existing Island Road grade crossing in Windsor will be closed to through traffic for roadway reconstruction and paving.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of the road closure. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes alerting the public of the closure will be posted on-site prior to the closure.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.For Amtrak service schedule information please visit www.amtrak.com or call 1(800) 872-7245.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in 2018.

Amtrak Service Change Announcement (Northeast) - Select dates through December 29, 2017

Track Work Affects Service on Select Dates through Dec. 29, 2017

Northeast Regional, Springfield Shuttle and Vermonter Trains 54 and 57 affected.

To accommodate track work, Amtrak has released a revised schedule for the Northeast Regional, Springfield Shuttle and Vermonter Trains 54 and 57. Please see the attached PDF for changes in the service.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield passenger rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in May 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor – Railroad Crossing Work (Revised Schedule) August - October 2017

East Barber/Meadow Road Railroad Crossings (Daytime Work Hours): Beginning on Monday, August 28^th and continuing through Friday, September 8^th, the existing East Barber and Meadow Road railroad crossing in Windsor will have weekday one-way alternating traffic during the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

(*NEW*) In addition, from Monday, September 18^thuntil Friday, September 29^th there will be weekday one-way alternating traffic during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Island Road Railroad Crossing (Daytime/Nighttime Work Hours): Beginning on Friday, September 8^th at 6:00 p.m. and continuing through Monday, September 11^th at 7:00 p.m. the existing Island Road railroad crossing in Windsor will be closed to through traffic. There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

(*NEW*) In addition, from Tuesday, September 12^thuntil Wednesday, September 20^th there will be weekday one-way alternating traffic during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The work above is necessary to complete railroad crossing improvements, including new drainage, curbing, sidewalks and signage.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of construction. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes alerting the public of the detour/closure will be posted on-site.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in May 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor – Railroad Crossing Work (August – September 2017)

East Barber/Meadow Road Railroad Crossings (Daytime Work Hours): Beginning on Monday, August 28^th and continuing through Friday, September 8^th, the existing East Barber and Meadow Road railroad crossing in Windsor will have one-way alternating traffic during the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The work at these locations will occur weekdays only.

Island Road Railroad Crossing (Daytime/Nighttime Work Hours): Beginning on Friday, September 8^th at 6:30 p.m. and continuing through Monday, September 11^th at 5:00 p.m. the existing Island Road railroad crossing in Windsor will be closed to through traffic. There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

The work above is necessary to accommodate railroad crossing improvements.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of construction. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes alerting the public of the detour/closure will be posted on-site.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in May 2018.

Track Work Affects Amtrak Service on Select Dates through Sept. 29, 2017

Track work being performed between New Haven and Springfield will affect service at Wallingford, Meriden, Berlin, Hartford, Windsor, Windsor Locks and Springfield. Read complete notice.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford (August 15-18, 2017: Revised Schedule & Nighttime Work Hours)

The final paving work at various railroad crossings in Wallingford, previously scheduled for Monday, August 14^th, will now begin on Tuesday, August 15^th and conclude by Friday, August 18^th. Final paving will occur daily at various crossings during the nighttime hours of 6:30 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. and will allow crews to work at multiple crossings each day and reduce daytime traffic impacts.

The paving work will require a road closure at the Toelles Road and Hall Avenue crossings and one-way alternating traffic at the Quinnipiac Street, Parker Street, North Plains Highway and Pent Highway crossings.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of the closure. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes informing the public will be posted prior to the start of work.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield passenger rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in May 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford (August 14-18, 2017)

Beginning on Monday, August 14^th and concluding by Friday, August 18^th, final paving work will occur daily at various railroad crossings during the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. This will require a road closure at the Toelles Road crossing and one-way alternating traffic at the Ward Street, Pent Highway, Quinnipiac Street, Hall Avenue, North Plains Highway and Parker Street crossings.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of the closure. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes informing the public will be posted prior to the start of work.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield passenger rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in May 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford (July 30-August 5, 2017)

Beginning on Sunday, July 30th and concluding by Saturday, August 5th there will be surface milling at various grade crossings in Wallingford to prepare for final paving in August. This will require alternating one-way traffic and will occur daily during the hours of 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Surface milling will occur at the Toelles Road, Ward Street, Quinnipiac Street, Hall Avenue, Parker Street, North Plains Highway and Pent Highway grade crossings.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of the work. Signs and variable message boards informing the public will be posted near the work area prior to the start of one-way alternating traffic.

Businesses and residents in the surrounding area should expect construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield passenger rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in May 2018.
Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Track Construction Machine Returns to Connecticut in Summer 2017

The state-of-the-art Track Construction Machine (TCM) is back in Connecticut this summer constructing ten miles of track between Meriden and Newington! On July 25, 2017, the TCM was in Berlin and Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner James Redeker visited the construction site and spoke with crews about the progress being made to date.

The TCM first appeared in Connecticut in October 2016 to install nearly nine miles of track between North Haven and Meriden. To watch a video showcasing the TCM in action click here and to view TCM photos please click here.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford (Toelles Road Grade Crossing – Revised July 2017 Schedule)

As construction activity continues at various grade crossings in Wallingford throughout the month of July, please note that there has been an adjustment to the timeframe of construction at the existing Toelles Road grade crossing. Beginning on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. and continuing through Monday, July 17 at 5:00 p.m. this grade crossing will be closed to traffic to accommodate track construction and roadway work. Due to the amount of work needed at this crossing, weekend hours are necessary and it is anticipated that this will be the only crossing requiring weekend hours.

A temporary grade crossing, located approximately 100-feet north of the existing Toelles Road grade crossing, will be available for use by emergency vehicles only. Amtrak and traffic personnel will be on-site during the closure to assist these vehicles to cross the tracks. Signs alerting the public to the road closure and detours will be posted prior to the road closure.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area. Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

To view the July 7, 2017 Connecticut Department of Transportation press release announcing construction activity at various grade crossings in Wallingford during the month of July, please click here.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford (July 10-25, 2017)

Beginning on Monday, July 10^th and concluding by Tuesday, July 25^th, there will be construction activity at various grade crossings in Wallingford. This will require road closure to pedestrian and vehicular traffic to accommodate track construction and roadway paving. It will occur weekdays during a 22-hour period starting at 7:00 p.m. and continuing through 5:00 p.m. the following day.

Construction activity will begin at Ward Street, followed by, Pent Highway, Toelles Road, Quinnipiac Street, Hall Avenue, North Plains Highway and Parker Street.

Businesses and residents in the surrounding area should expect construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield passenger rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in 2018.

Construction Update: City of Meriden (June 23-30, 2017)

Beginning Friday, June 23rd and continuing through Friday, June 30th, State Street between East Main Street and Brook Street in Meriden will have internment lane shift patterns during the weekday hours of 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to allow milling and paving of State Street for the new CTrail Hartford Line Meriden Station.

Traffic personnel will be in place and construction signs will be posted on-site for local residents and businesses. Minor traffic delays should be expected.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Paul Elliott, Resident Engineer, Ammann & Whitney at (203) 608-4730.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor (June 16-19, 2017)

Beginning on Friday, June 16^th at 10:00 p.m. and continuing through Monday, June 19^th at 5:00 p.m. the existing Island Road grade crossing in Windsor will be closed to through traffic to accommodate track construction and roadway paving.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.For Amtrak service schedule information please visit www.amtrak.com or call 1(800) 872-7245.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor (June 7-16, 2017)

Beginning on Wednesday, June 7th and continuing daily through Friday, June 16th, Batchelder Road between Broad Street and Mechanic Street in Windsor will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the hours of 6:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. to accommodate construction at the Batchelder Road bridge.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of the road closure. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes alerting the public of the closure will be posted on-site prior to the closure.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in 2018.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor (June 9-12, 2017)

Beginning on Friday, June 9th at 7:00 p.m. and continuing through Monday, June 12th at 5:00 p.m. the existing East Barber Street grade crossing in Windsor will be closed to through traffic to accommodate track construction and roadway paving.

Access to the Windsor Meadows State Park will remain open to pedestrian traffic only and the Bissell Bridge boat launch will be closed during construction. Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of the road closure. Signs, variable message boards and detour routes alerting the public of the closure will be posted on-site prior to the closure.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction questions regarding the activity above, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460. For Amtrak service schedule information please visit www.amtrak.com or call 1(800) 872-7245.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in 2018.

Future updates on the status and location of construction activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com, Facebook, Twitter and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor (May-June 2017)

Beginning on Tuesday, May 23^rd and continuing through Monday, June 19^th there will be weekday construction activity between Island Road and Central Street in Windsor. The hours of construction will be 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The work will include, but not be limited to, retaining wall construction and bridge repair/replacement.

While no impacts to vehicular traffic are anticipated, businesses and residents in the surrounding area should expect construction noise throughout the early morning hours of construction.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford (June 2017) *revised date

The Route 150 Bridge, located between Main Street and South Broad Street in Wallingford will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic for a three-week period in June 2017.

The closure will begin on Monday, June 5^th at 7:00 a.m. and continue through Sunday, June 25^th at 7:00 a.m. The work will include, but not limited to, installation and repairs of supporting bridge structures, such as retaining walls and joints, as well as preparation of the rail bed for a new track.

Signs, variable message boards and detour routes alerting the public of the closure will be posted on-site prior to the closure.

Businesses and residents in the surrounding area should expect construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor (May 12-15, 2017)

Beginning on Friday, May 12^th at 7:00 p.m. and continuing through Monday, May 15^th at 5:00 p.m. the existing Meadow Road grade crossing, located between Wilson Avenue and the I-91 Overpass in Windsor will be closed to through traffic to accommodate track construction and roadway paving.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rob Canestra, Project Engineer, AECOM at (860) 924-8809. For Amtrak service schedule information please visit www.amtrak.com or call 1(800) 872-7245.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor (May 5-8, 2017)

Beginning on Friday, May 5^th at 7:00 p.m. and continuing through Monday, May 8^th at 5:00 p.m. the existing Island Road grade crossing, located between Broad Street and Batchelder Road in Windsor will be closed to through traffic to accommodate track construction and roadway paving.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford (May 5-6, 2017)

Beginning on Friday, May 5^th at 7:00 p.m. and continuing through Saturday, May 6^th at 5:00 p.m. the existing Quinnipiac Street and Hall Avenue grade crossing, both located between North Cherry Street and North Colony Street in Wallingford will be closed to through traffic to accommodate track construction and roadway paving.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford (Week of April 17, 2017)

Pent Highway Grade Crossing (Revised Date Change): Beginning on Tuesday, April 18th at 7:00 p.m. and continuing through Wednesday, April 19th at 5:00 p.m. the existing Pent Highway grade crossing, located between North Plains Industrial Road and North Colony Road in Wallingford will be closed to through traffic to accommodate track construction and roadway paving.

North Plains Highway Grade Crossing (New): Beginning on Thursday, April 20th at 7:00 p.m. and continuing through Friday, April 21st at 5:00 p.m. the existing North Plains Highway grade crossing, located between North Cherry Street Extension and North Colony Road in Wallingford will be closed to through traffic to accommodate track construction and roadway paving.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of the road closure. Signs and variable message boards, along with detour routes will be posted on site prior to the closure.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford (April 12-13, 2017)

Beginning on Wednesday, April 12^that 7:00 p.m. and continuing through Thursday, April 13^th at 5:00 p.m. the existing Parker Street grade crossing in Wallingford will be closed to traffic to accommodate track construction and roadway paving.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of the closure. Signs alerting the public to the road closure and detour routes will be posted prior to the road closure.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford (April 2017)

Beginning on Tuesday, April 4^that 7:00 p.m. and continuing through Wednesday, April 5^th at 5:00 p.m. the existing Ward Street grade crossing in Wallingford will be closed to traffic to accommodate track construction and roadway paving.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of the closure. Signs alerting the public to the road closure and detour routes will be posted prior to the road closure.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor (April 3-21, 2017)

Beginning on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 6:30 a.m. and continuing through Friday, April 21 until 4:00 p.m. Batchelder Road between Broad Street and Mechanic Street in Windsor will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic to accommodate construction at the Batchelder Road bridge.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of the closure. Signs alerting the public to the road closure and detour routes will be posted prior to the road closure.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Berlin (Weekend Work: 3/31-4/2)

Beginning on Friday, March 31, 2017, at 10:00 p.m. and continuing through Sunday, April 2, 2017, until 12:00 p.m. there will be construction activity between Camels Back and Main Street in Berlin. There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford (March 2017)

Beginning on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. and continuing through Wednesday, March 29 at 4:00 p.m. the existing Toelles Road grade crossing in Wallingford will be closed to traffic to accommodate track construction and roadway paving.

Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of the closure. Signs alerting the public to the road closure and detour routes will be posted prior to the road closure.

There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

A temporary grade crossing located approximately 100 feet north of the existing Toelles Road grade crossing, will be available for use by emergency vehicles only. Amtrak personnel will be on-site to assist these vehicles in crossing the tracks.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: State Street Railroad Station

Beginning March 27th and concluding by April 10th, there will be construction activity to replace the entrance canopy in front of State Street Station in New Haven. During construction, access to the pedestrian bridge will remain open and there will be no disruption to train service.

Removal of the existing canopy and installation of the new canopy in front of the existing pedestrian bridge will occur during nighttime hours and the canopy to the north will be assembled during the daytime hours. There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area. As needed, pedestrian traffic will be directed away from construction areas to ensure safety.

Access to the north and south driveways will be closed throughout construction until the crane leaves the site. However, the south sidewalk will remain open at all times and traffic patterns on State Street will allow for pedestrian drop off and pick up during peak train service hours of 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. During this time, New Haven Police Department will be on site to safely direct pedestrians to the sidewalk.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Berlin (Weekend Work) *revised date

The night work that was scheduled to occur from Friday, March 17 to Sunday, March 19^th, will now begin on Friday, March 24, 2017, at 10:00 p.m. and continue through Sunday, March 26, 2017, until 5:00 p.m. Construction activity is between Camels Back and Main Street in Berlin. There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Berlin (March 17-19, 2017)

Beginning on Friday, March 17, 2017, at 10:00 p.m. and continuing through Sunday, March 19, 2017, until 5:00 p.m. there will be construction activity between Camels Back and Main Street in Berlin. There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in 2018.

New Haven State Street Station Pedestrian Bridge Installation (Video)

This video shows the installation of the new 31 foot long pedestrian bridge connecting the new entry to the stair and elevator tower at State Street Station in New Haven.

Construction crews installed the bridge on February 22, 2017.

This work is part of the $10 million federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant that the State of Connecticut received in September 2013. The grant provides the funding for the construction of a second platform at the station, which will expand the station’s ability to handle additional rail passenger services while mitigating delays and congestion on the busy Northeast Corridor.

Highlights of the project consist of:
• Construction of a 400 foot fully ADA compliant high-level train platform,
• 31 foot long pedestrian bridge connecting the entry to the stair tower,
• Canopies covering a portion of the platform,
• State-of-the-art video surveillance and passenger information systems,
• Installation of fiber optic cabling, connecting Amtrak and Metro-North Railroad, and;
• Communications networks to support surveillance and information systems.

This project began in Spring 2016 and is estimated to be completed in Fall 2017.

Construction Update: Town of Berlin (March 3-5, 2017)

Construction Update: Town of Berlin (Weekend Work)

March 2017

Beginning on Friday, March 3^rd at 10:00 p.m. and continuing through Sunday, March 5, 2017, until 5:00 p.m. there will be construction activity between Camels Back and Main Street in Berlin. There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Berlin (November 4-5, 2016)

Beginning on Friday, November 4th at 10:00 p.m. and continuing through Saturday, November 5th until 6:00 p.m. there will be construction activity between Orchard Road and Norton Lane in Berlin. There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford

Beginning on Monday, October 10th and concluding by Thursday, November 10th, the Route 150 Bridge between Main Street and South Broad Street in Wallingford will be closed entirely to traffic. Traffic will be detoured to North Colony Road and Church Street. The work will include, but not limited to, installation and repairs of supporting bridge structures, such as retaining walls and joints. There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

In addition, once the aforementioned construction area reopens to traffic, there will be nightly closures and re-establishment of the detour during nighttime hours. More information will be provided once a construction schedule has been finalized.

Signs alerting the public to the road closure and detour routes will be posted. Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of the closure.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor (Amtrak Construction Activity)

Beginning on Friday, September 30th at 10:00 p.m. and continuing through Monday, October 3rd until 5:00 p.m. Amtrak will be performing construction maintenance activity at the railroad grade crossing on Island Road in Windsor. There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area. Traffic personnel will be in place throughout the duration of construction. Signs alerting the public to the road closure and detour routes will be posted.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

Construction Update: Town of Newington (September 2016)

Beginning on Monday, September 19th and concluding by Friday, September 23rd, there will be track construction activity in the area of Liberty Street in Newington. The work will occur from 1:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be construction noise throughout this period and temporary lighting to support overnight work in the area.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Berlin

Continuing during the month of September and concluding by November, there will be construction activity in the area of Norton Lane and Four Rod Road in Berlin. The work will occur from 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with intermittent Saturday work. The 1:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. traffic shift has ended until further notice.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For construction related questions, please contact Rich Angelicola, Resident Engineer, AECOM at (860) 867-6460.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: City of Meriden – Gypsy Lane Bridge

Gypsy Lane, between South Broad Street and Old Colony Road, will be reopened to through traffic on Friday, August 19 by 6 p.m. The road was closed to reconstruct the bridge deck to include a second rail track.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford – Parker Street, Hall Avenue & Quinnipiac Street

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford – Parker Street, Hall Avenue & Quinnipiac Street

July 29 – July 31, 2016

Starting Friday 7/29/2016 at 8pm until Sunday 7/31/2016 at 5am AMTRAK will be installing track in the area of Parker Street., Hall Avenue and Quinnipiac Street. There will be the potential for intermittent short term (5-15 minute) road closures.

Existing Wallingford Station will remain open throughout the weekend construction timeframe to support Amtrak passengers boarding trains and busses.

At a future time to be determined, each of the grade crossings will undergo a final paving.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

Construction Update: Towns of Berlin and Newington

Construction Update: Towns of Berlin and Newington

Starting on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 1:00 AM and ending by August 26, 2016, The Middlesex Corp. will be performing drilling operations for installing new retaining walls to be placed along the Amtrak Right-of-Way in the Towns of Berlin and Newington. The Contractor will have two drill rigs in operation in each town between the hours of 1:00 AM and 1:00 PM five days a week.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

This work is part of the overall upgrade of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line – now branded as the CTrail Hartford Line – scheduled to begin expanded service in January 2018.

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Construction Update: Town of Windsor - Railroad Crossing Paving Schedule (Weekday/Daytime Work) - April 30 - May 4, 2018.

Construction Update: Town of Windsor - Railroad Crossing and Pavement Work (Daytime/Overnight Hours) *REVISED SCHEDULE* - March 26 - April 9, 2018

Construction Update: Town of Windsor - Railroad Crossing and Pavement Work (Daytime/Overnight Hours) - March 12-27, 2018

Construction Update: Town of Windsor - Railroad Crossing Work: Revised Construction Schedule- Weekend/Overnight Activity (October 12-16, 2017)

Construction Update: Town of Windsor - Railroad Crossing Work: Revised Paving Schedule – Overnight/Weekend Work (October 2017)

Construction Update: City of Meriden (October 2-20, 2017 - Daytime Work Hours Only)

Construction Update: Town of Windsor – Railroad Crossing Work: New Construction Activity Scheduled (September - October 2017)

Construction Update: Town of Windsor – Railroad Crossing Work - NEW CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY SCHEDULED (September 18 – 29, 2017)

Construction Update: Town of Windsor Island Road Railroad Crossing Work Postponed

Construction Update: Town of Windsor - Weekend/Overnight Railroad Crossing Work (September 15-18, 2017)

Amtrak Service Change Announcement (Northeast) - Select dates through December 29, 2017

Construction Update: Town of Windsor – Railroad Crossing Work (Revised Schedule) August - October 2017

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Track Work Affects Amtrak Service on Select Dates through Sept. 29, 2017

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford (August 15-18, 2017: Revised Schedule & Nighttime Work Hours)

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford (August 14-18, 2017)

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford (July 30-August 5, 2017)

Track Construction Machine Returns to Connecticut in Summer 2017

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford (Toelles Road Grade Crossing – Revised July 2017 Schedule)

Construction Update: Town of Wallingford (July 10-25, 2017)

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New Haven State Street Station Pedestrian Bridge Installation (Video)

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Construction Update: Town of Windsor - Railroad Crossing and Pavement Work (Daytime/Overnight Hours) REVISED SCHEDULE - March 26 - April 9, 2018