State Department of Transportation officials say the city’s notorious traffic congestion at Route 162 and Old Gate Lane, caused by three years of repairs, may finally be finished this fall. DOT spokesperson Joe Cooper reported that the $3.9 million project — originally budgeted at $3.65 million — has completed its main tasks, including the installation of a new box culvert, bridge, road drainage and underground utilities. Subcontractor Waters Construction Co., of Bridgeport, is finishing the installation of new sidewalks and drainage this week. Concrete curbing, driveway ramps, metal beam rail, fencing, topsoil seeding and planting and final paving, striping and sign installation will be done on Route 162 (New Haven Avenue), reopening to two full lanes in September.
https://ctexaminer.com/2024/08/15/milfords-long-awaited-route-162-repairs-near-completion-after-three-years-of-traffic-woes/