DOT Announces Route 2 Eastbound Lane Modification Work In Glastonbury

GLASTONBURY, CT — The Connecticut Department of Transportation Friday announced a project for Route 2 eastbound lane modifications in Glastonbury from Exit 4B (formerly Exit 6) to Exit 6 (formerly Exit 8) starting on April 1.

The project is designed to improve lane configurations on Route 2 eastbound to reduce weaving movements and increase the continuity of traffic flow within the project limits, DOT officials said.

The left exit-only lane for Route 17 (Exit 5 or formerly Exit 7) will be converted into a through lane and Exit 5 will be modified into a standard left-exit ramp. The bridge over Griswold Street will be modified to provide a 3-lane cross section for Route 2 eastbound traffic, with the right most lane designated as an auxiliary lane between the Route 3 on-ramp and the Exit 6 (formerly Exit 8) off-ramp.

Additionally, the bridge over Griswold Street will be widened to eliminate the pinch point for vehicles entering from Route 3 and to create a uniform shoulder.

The project will also include updated signage along Route 2 to reflect the new lane configurations, milling and paving within the project limits, and the "metalizing" of Bridge Nos. 384 and 386.

The project — CTDOT Project No.0053-0196 — was awarded to McNamee Construction Corp. at a cost of $16,347,000 on Feb. 13 and is scheduled to be completed on Nov.13, 2026. The project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 1 in Rocky Hill.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

There will be various lane closures on Route 2 eastbound between Exits 4B to 6 (formerly Exits 6 and 8), Monday through Friday between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., Saturday through Sunday between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. and Route 2 westbound between Exits 4B to 6, Monday through Friday between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., and Saturday through Sunday between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m.

Traffic control signing patterns with flaggers and State Troopers will guide motorists through the work zone.

"Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area," DOT officials said.

The following table shows the historic “old” exit numbers and the new exit numbers recently implemented by the DOT for resident reference: