10/22/2025 - Stage 1 & 2 Update

Stage 1 of the Main Street Sidewalk Phase 3 project is nearing completion. Construction is scheduled to stop for the winter shutdown in November and slated to resume in April 2026. During the winter shutdown, both travel lanes on Main Street will be open. Signage along the construction zone will remain.

Stage 2 will commence next spring, to include widening Main Street to the east. Several utility poles are being moved during Stage 1 to accommodate this widening.  Stages 3 and 4 will involve removing a portion of the road on the west side to accommodate the new sidewalks.

The Town will continue to share future project updates to the Town website at www.glastonburyct.gov/sidewalks and through the eNotification system.

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Original message 10/08/2025 8:00 AM: 

Construction has recently commenced to install new sidewalks along Main Street (Route 17) between the Old Cider Mill and Chestnut Hill Road. The project represents the final phase, Phase 3C, of an initiative to provide a pedestrian link between South Glastonbury and the existing, and extensive sidewalk network to the north via Main Street and ultimately to the town center/business district.

Within the project boundaries, CT Route 17 is a high-volume, high-speed arterial roadway with shoulder width.  This project phase is designed to provide safe pedestrian access to the South Glastonbury village center and its community amenities - full-service grocery store, bakery, banks, churches, restaurants, and commercial / retail businesses.  The new sidewalk connection will provide a non-motorized transportation option to those who choose such and for those who do not own a vehicle.

This project phase generally consists of constructing a 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk on the west side of Main Street and realigning the road.  To accommodate the new sidewalk and avoid areas of prohibitively steep slopes, portions of Main Street will need to be shifted up to 9 feet.

Additional project work will include:

• Installation of new stormwater catch basins, storm piping and earthen swale that will collect stormwater and discharge to the Holland Brook, which is located along the Old Cider Mill property.
• Relocation of several utility poles along the east side of Main Street to allow the realignment of the road.
• Construction of several Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps and crosswalks at the intersection of Main Street and Chestnut Hill / Red Hill Drive.
• Reconfiguration of the traffic lights at the intersection of Main Street and Chestnut Hill / Red Hill Drive to include a Lead Pedestrian Interval (LPI) phase activated by a pedestrian push button. LPI phases allow pedestrians a few seconds to establish a presence in sidewalks before parallel traffic is allowed concurrent travel with the pedestrians.

Construction is underway and scheduled to continue through May 2026, yet subject to change based on weather and other factors. Milling and paving operations will be restricted to the overnight hours (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM); however, other project work will occur during day-time construction hours (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM).  Lane closures and alternative traffic patterns are anticipated throughout the project duration. However, all businesses will remain open during construction.  Town staff will share ongoing project updates, including lane closures and other traffic impacts, through the Town website and other channels as applicable.  A project page has been developed on the Town website and is accessible at www.glastonburyct.gov/sidewalks. Community members can also receive email updates by subscribing to the Town’s eNotification system. Simply visit www.glastonburyct.gov/enotify and subscribe or update your preferences to include the “Road Work/Construction” category under the News heading.

This project is supported by the State Local Transportation Capital Improvement grant (LOTCIP), which will fund 100% of construction costs. The design was completed by the Town of Glastonbury Engineering Division and engineering firm, Tighe & Bond. Construction will be inspected and administered by Town staff.  Although construction work will create some temporary inconveniences, this project is essential at this time and will result in substantial improvements to non-motorized (pedestrian) traffic in this area.  The Town of Glastonbury appreciates the community’s patience as we work to ensure the safety and long-term viability of our roadways and sidewalks.