Guardrails On State Roads To Get Safety Refurb In Canton

CANTON, CT — Town officials this week announced the state Department of Transportation has begun a major replacement project to upgrade guardrails at two locations in town.

The guide rail upgrades project will be performed on Route 179 and Route 565 in Canton, local officials said. Route 565 isn't numbered by the state, but it is referred to locally as Dowd and Maple avenues.

"The project consists of upgrading existing wood pole guide rail systems to current safety standard systems," wrote the Town of Canton in an announcement.

Locations are Route 179 from Route 44 to Route 565 and Route 565 from Route 179 to Route 44.

The upgrades were scheduled to begin Wednesday and continue through May 5.

As a result of the project, motorists can expect lane closures on Routes 179 and Route 565.

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone.

The regular work schedule for this project is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

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