Water Infrastructure Work To Begin In Ridgefield, May Impact Traffic

RIDGEFIELD, CT — An upgrade to the water infrastructure in Ridgefield may cause minor traffic delays once it gets underway next week, according to a notification from Aquarion Water Company.

Construction is scheduled to start on a pressure reducing facility located at the intersection of Barlow Mountain Road and North Street in Ridgefield on Nov. 6. The construction of this new facility, combined with a water main extension, will connect Aquarion's Ridgefield and Craigmoor Systems, improving both the overall volume and quality of water available to customers in the Craigmoor System, according to the water company.

Customers should not experience any change in their water pressure as a result of these projects, which are expected to be fully operational by spring 2024.

Due to construction, drivers may experience minor traffic delays and possible detours during normal working hours between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Shelton-based John J. Brennan Construction will be serving as the general contractor for the pressure reducing facility project. Norwalk-based M. Rondano, Inc. will construct the water main extension.

"We greatly appreciate residents’ patience as we complete these important projects," said Mike Hiltz, Aquarion’s Manager of Capital Delivery, Engineering and Planning. "We will work closely with our customers, neighbors, contractors, and town officials to coordinate the work and minimize any disruptions during construction."

Customers with questions about the pressure reducing facility project may contact Nicholas Monelli, Aquarion's project manager, at 203-362-3061. For questions related to the water main extension work, contact Justin Xenelis, manager utility program at 203-337-5916. For service or water-related issues, please contact Aquarion Customer Service at 1-800-732-9678.