3-10-2025
Work continues on Rubber Avenue. Installation of retaining wall, granite curbing,
Relocation of sewer laterals. Drainage work continues along with installation of new light bases. Preparation work to begin construction of the roundabout is ongoing . Retaining wall at the intersection are under construction.
Church St / Maple St Downtown Project-
Businesses are open. Parking is available on Old Firehouse Road and the municipal parking lot. There is a pedestrian walkway from the municipal lot to Church Street. Police are in the area to assist.
Mainline drainage and sewer work are concluding. Demolition of sidewalks has begun on Church Street on the west side working from Maple Street to Rubber Avenue.
Maple Street sidewalk demolition has started on the south side working from Church Street to Water Street.
Parcel B Project-
Work continues on Parcel B processing soil for compaction. Granite curbs are being installed for the new roads.
2-26-25 - Rubber Avenue Reconstruction - Work continues on Rubber Avenue. Installation of retaining wall, granite curbing,
Relocation of sewer lateral. Drainage work continues along with installation of new light bases.
Church St / Maple St Downtown Project-
Businesses are open. Parking is available on Old Firehouse Road and the municipal parking lot. There is a pedestrian walkway from the municipal lot to Church Street. Police are in the area to assist.
Mainline drainage and sewer work are concluding. Serer lateral, storm drainage and granite curbing are being installed. Sidewalks are starting to be installed on the east side of Church Street from Ion Bank north to Maple Street. Drainage work will be starting on Maple Street near the Water Street Intersection.
Parcel B Project-
Work continues on Parcel B processing soil for compaction. Granite curbs are being installed for the new roads.
1-24-25 -
Rubber Avenue
Work will continue installing granite curbing on the north side of Rubber Ave. Electric lighting trenching and light pole base installation as well as drainage improvements will continue.
Church Street
Storm sewer structures and main replacement will continue proceeding north on Church Street. Reconstruction and granite curb installation on the west side of Church Street continues. Sections of Church Street remain closed. Electric vault lowering and transformer relocation by Eversource Electric is proceeding. Business access is open. Parking is available in the municipal lot, Old Firehouse Road and in the Municipal lot behind 30 Church St. Access can be made from Rubber Ave.
Maple Street
Gas main replacement by Eversource Gas is continuing on Maple Street.
12-17-24 -
Borough of Naugatuck Department of Public Works
246 Rubber Ave. Naugatuck
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE DOWNTOWN SANITARY, STORMWATER, AND STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Subsurface improvements along Church Street are well underway and expected to wrap up this winter. In order to expedite the underground construction, Church Street will be closed, as shown on the attached map, starting December 23, 2024. Beginning in the spring, construction of the streetscape amenities is scheduled to begin. These enhancements are part of our ongoing efforts to create a more vibrant, functional, and welcoming environment for all residents, businesses, and visitors to the Downtown.
The planned improvements include:
- Upgraded sidewalks and crosswalks to enhance accessibility and safety.
- New street lighting for better visibility and aesthetics.
- Landscaping updates with additional trees, planters, and greenery.
- Improved street furniture such as benches, bike racks, and waste receptacles.
- Dining area bump outs to accommodate outdoor dining experiences
We believe these updates will significantly enhance the overall appeal and usability of the area, benefiting everyone who lives, works, and spends time here. If you have any questions or concerns about the project or its impact on your property, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are committed to keeping you informed and addressing any issues that may arise.
Any work to private utilities, landscaping, or other amenities that may impact the new sidewalks or roadway must be coordinated with the Engineering Department. You can contact our Engineering Department (203-720-7006, Engineering@naugatuck-ct.gov) or Department of Public Works (203-720-7071, publicworks@naugatuck-ct.gov). We are here to assist you. Updates and additional information will also be available on the Borough's website: www.Naugatuck CT.gov
Thank you for supporting our efforts to enhance the Downtown. We truly appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to improve our infrastructure and amenities for the benefit of all residents. We look forward to your continued support throughout the construction process.
11-12-24 - Paving will continue downtown for the rest of the week. Paving will occur on Water St. to Millville Ave., Church St. from Division St. to Millville Ave., Cedar St., and Meadow Ct. Following paving, pavement striping will be done.
Water St. from Maple St. north to the Post Office will become one-way northbound. Additional parking stalls will be added to Water Street. Water St. one-way is part of the overall downtown project. This is done to improve pedestrian safety and reduce traffic accidents due to limited sight lines.
Expect the new traffic pattern to occur before November 15.
10-1-2024 - Construction continues on Rubber Avenue and Church Street. Town crews are doing a full depth reconstruction of Church Street from Division Street to Meadow Court. Final paving is scheduled to be completed in early November. There will be temporary road closures. Downtown business will remain open. There will be police at all sites to manage traffic.
09/05/24 - Drainage improvements along Church Street will require temporary road closures over the next few months. Work includes replacement of the existing drainage system with a larger pipe and new catch basins. Closures will be minimized as much as possible and detour signs will be posted.
08/19/24 - Crews are working to remedy damage from excessive rainfall over the weekend. Please follow detours and road crew directions throughout the Downtown. We appreciate your patience and cooperation to keep the streets safe.
08/05/24 - Please be advised - construction activities resume on Cherry Street near the intersection of Ann Street for the next two weeks. This work includes continued improvements to the drainage system.
06/26/24 - CTDOT upgrading the signs on Route 8 from Bridgeport to Winsted.
Project includes temporarily closing the Route 8 SB Exit 27 On-Ramp, and we are required to notify you 14 days prior to closing the ramp.
To implement, a detour will be put in place and the closer of the Route 8 SB Exit 27 On-Ramp for 50 days starting on 7/8/24 and ending on 8/26/24.
05/24/24 - Bank of America ATM at 275 Church Street - Drive through ATM access will be unavailable from May 31st to June 2nd due to new concrete placement. Walk through ATM access will still be available.
05/15/24 - Cherry Street between Stewart Street and Anne Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM from May 16th through May 18th. Local traffic and emergency vehicle access only.
Detour signage will be posted.
Expect one-way traffic on Rubber Avenue to continue as construction picks up in the summer months. Detour signs will be in place as well as police officers facilitating traffic flow during construction hours.
All residents are reminded to be attentive to active construction zones. If possible, plan alternate routes or prepare for traffic delays.
Work on Church Street north of Division Street will continue with sidewalk and street lighting installation.
04/26/24 - Milling and Resurfacing Project, Service Road 709 Naugatuck
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Service Road 709 in Naugatuck from Route 63 to ACC to Northbound Route 8.The project consists of milling and resurfacing a 0.35 segment of Service Road 709 in Naugatuck. The milling of this project is scheduled to begin and end on Friday May 3, 2024. The resurfacing of this project is scheduled to begin and end on Friday May 17, 2024.
LANE CLOSURE INFO
Motorists can expect delays and one lane alternating Traffic. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday).
04/16/24 - Proceed with Caution!
The spring construction season is in full swing. Ongoing utility and
roadway rehabilitation is taking place throughout the Downtown Area.
Please be prepared for potential delays in travel time. Police officers
will be on site to help direct traffic during working hours. In
addition, temporary no parking and detour signs will be posted to
facilitate the progress of work. Thank you for your patience and
cooperation during this time.
03/19/24 - Downtown Pedestrian Connectivity: Church Street will be closed to traffic at the intersection of Water Street southbound. Northbound traffic is to proceed with caution. Access to all existing buildings and businesses within the affected area will remain available.
03/15/24 - Downtown Complete Streets: Tree protection is being installed along Church Street. An arborist is used to determine which trees are healthy and which trees will need to be replaced. Rubber Avenue: Work continues on the installation of new drainage structures and retaining walls along Rubber Avenue. Utility work is also ongoing. Cherry Street: Cherry Street will reopen to 2-way traffic as of Friday 3/15.
03/11/24 - Please be advised - tree removal has begun on Church Street for the Downtown Sanitary, Stormwater, and Complete Streets project. New trees will be planted at the end of construction.
02/29/24 - Starting Friday March 01, 2024, Cherry Street will be closed to through traffic between Charles Street and Ann Street. Cherry Street Residents within the road closure area will be able to access their properties from the southerly to northerly approach on Cherry Street at Ann Street. Detour signs will be in place routing traffic onto Charles Street and Ann Street. This detour will remain in effect for approximately 2 weeks. Please reach out to any on site representatives with any questions or concerns.
02/12/24 - Cherry Street Drainage Improvements
Please be aware of the local traffic only signage now in place at the intersections of Charles Street and Ann Street. Detour signs are also in place for both north and southbound traffic. In addition, the east sidewalk will be closed. Thank you for your cooperation.
01/30/24 - Traffic Detour: Beginning 1/30/24, a traffic detour will be in place on Cherry Street between Charles Street and Ann Street. Local traffic only. Please observe all detour signage and plan to use alternate routes.
01/10/2024 - Roadwork in Progress! Construction begins this month on the Rubber Avenue Reconstruction project, funded by the Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program. Work includes roadway and drainage improvements along Rubber Avenue between Melbourne Street and Old Firehouse Road and a new roundabout at the intersection of Rubber Avenue and Route 63.
Pedestrians and motorists are advised to proceed with caution through work zones and observe all construction signs and Police Officer instructions. Work hours will be between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Rubber Avenue Reconstruction
Downtown Infrastructure Improvements
Cherry Street Drainage Improvements