Lane Closures Announced On Route 15 In Stratford

STRATFORD, CT — The Connecticut Department of Transportation is advising motorists that lane closures are expected due to a vegetation management safety improvement operation that will be performed on Route 15 and 8 interchange ramps in Trumbull, Shelton, and Stratford over several weeks.

The project is scheduled to start on Monday, Sept. 22 and be completed on Friday, Nov. 14, according to officials.

“To ensure the safety of the public, CTDOT is removing dead, diseased, and decaying trees,” officials wrote in the advisory. “Additionally, trees and vegetation that have grown into the clear zone, which is the safety space along the side of the roadway, are also being removed. This work helps save lives in the event of a crash or vehicle leaving the roadway.”

The ramps affected are:

• Route 15 southbound Exit 34 on-ramp to Route 8 northbound
• Route15 southbound Exit 34 on-ramp to Route 8 southbound / Nichols Avenue – Route 8 southbound to the Route 127 turn around
• Route 8 southbound Exit 4 – Route 127 off-ramp
• Route 108 on-ramp to Route 15 northbound
• Route 108 on-ramp to Route 8 northbound
• Route 8 southbound Exit 5 off-ramp to Route 108
• Route 108 Exit 5 on-ramp to Route 8 southbound
• Route 8 southbound to Exit 6 off-ramps to Route 15 southbound
• Route 15 northbound to Exit 34 – Route 8 northbound on-ramp
• Exit 4 (Route 127) on-ramp to Route 8 northbound

Read more from the advisory below:

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

Motorists can expect partial lane closures on the Route 15 – Route 8 interchange ramps in, Trumbull, and Stratford and Shelton from Monday, Sept. 22 to Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, during the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday – Friday. Traffic control signing patterns, 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. No work will be performed around any scheduled holidays.