'Please, Please, Please Be Patient:' Southington Official On Massive Water Project

SOUTHINGTON, CT — A massive water service infrastructure project starts this week in Southington, with the town's top appointed official asking folks to be patient.

In fact, Southington Town Manager Alex Ricciardone has pleaded with residents to "Please, please, please be patient" regarding the Southington Water Department project.

"There is going to be a disruption. There is no way to sugarcoat it," wrote Ricciardone on social media, adding that most of the work is on State of Connecticut roads.

According to Ricciardone, the water department, Southington Police Department, and the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation have coordinated a traffic plan in response to the project.

The State of Connecticut DOT has approved the construction work hours.

Citing the Southington Police Department, Riccardone said the project begins Monday, Sept. 22, and work won't be done until December. He also released some project details from the SPD.

Ricciardone said crews will begin construction on underground pipes in the intersection of Berlin Street and Plum Orchard Road.

The road will be closed to through traffic between Pleasant Street and Belleview Avenue.

According to town officials, anyone looking to access the Dairy Farms Store or Bellevue Barber Shop will be directed to enter Berlin Street from Belleview Avenue at this time.

Meanwhile, all buses, shipping trucks, deliveries, and residents that live within the area will be allowed to access; all others will be detoured around.

Ricciardone said folks can expect that closure between 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.

As part of this work, all residents who live on Celella Drive or live west of Celella Drive are asked to enter/exit from Bellleview Avenue.

All residents who live on Briar Lane or live east of Briar Lane are asked to enter/exit from Pleasant Street.

"Please be courteous to the pedestrians, other drivers, construction crews, and traffic control personnel in the area," wrote Ricciardone. "This is not an easy project, but it is essential to keep your water supply safe and dependable."