Phase 2: Update for the Weeks of April 13 and 20, 2026

SHORT-TERM CLOSURE and DETOUR:

DAY WORK:

During weekdays Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM crews will conduct a variety of work as noted throughout the I-91, I-691, Route 15 Interchange Phase 2 Project limits:

  • Maintenance and protection of traffic with lane and shoulder closures on I-91, I-691, and Route 15, and some local roads, as required.
  • Maintain stockpile locations, sweeping, dust control, as required.
  • Prepare, excavate and backfill for headwall at I691 WB Exit 2A slope.
  • Full-depth roadway reconstruction on the I-91 NB and Route 15 NB off ramps to East Main Street.
  • Install modules for multiple retaining walls and parapets.
  • Install permanent barrier at the Route 15 NB Exit 64-B ramp to East Main Street.
  • Pave various areas along I-91 NB, I-691 WB, Route 15 NB, the I-91 NB median and the Route 15 NB Exit 64-B ramp to East Main Street.
  • Excavate, formation of subgrade, place process aggregate base on Paddock Avenue aprons, curbing, and sidewalk.
  • Set and strip formwork for:
  • Paddock Avenue and pour sidewalks.
  • Multiple moment slabs.
  • Paddock Avenue Bridge overhead and under decking.
  • Pedestals for the East Main Street Bridge.
  • The Route 15 NB bridge over I-91 north of East Main Street.
  • Prep, pour, cure, patch, and install penetrating sealer at various locations.
  • Install illumination at multiple retaining walls.
  • Install overhead sign foundations at various locations throughout the project limits.
  • Install metal beam rails and anchors on Route 15 NB and I-91 NB in various locations.
  • Onsite/offsite trucking.

NIGHT WORK:

Sunday through Thursday nights from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM crews will conduct a variety of work as noted throughout the I-91, I-691, Route 15 Interchange Phase 2 Project limits:

  • Route 15 NB: Right lane closures from Miller Avenue to Exit 65A.
  • Route 15 SB: Left lane closures from Paddock Avenue to Miller Avenue.
  • Paddock Avenue Road Closure: follow detour route.
  • Ramp and lane closures on Route 15, I-91, and I-691.
  • Install fencing on parapets on the Paddock Avenue Bridge.
  • Install permanent drainage on Route 15 NB in the Paddock Avenue Bridge vicinity.
  • Tree clearing and roadway core testing with lane closures.

LONG-TERM CLOSURES/TRAFFIC PATTERNS:

  • The On-ramp to Route 15 NB, I-91 NB and I-691 EB from East Main Street is closed temporarily for roadway construction and safety. Read more and see detour map.
  • Paddock Avenue: one-way alternating traffic controlled by a temporary traffic signal, and nighttime closure/detour on Paddock Avenue over Route 15 between Barr Road and Overlook Road. Read more.

SAFETY ALERT!

  • ONE WAY; DO NOT ENTER: Learn more about not using the off-ramps at East Main Street to enter highways.
Photo of setting rebar for the approach to the Paddock Avenue Bridge
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