April 24, 2025 Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXV Iss. 17
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Railroad Crossing Project to Temporarily Close Route 153 Press Release from the Connecticut Department of Transportation
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will begin work on a railroad crossing safety improvement project on Route 153 (Plains Road) in Essex from Monday, April 28, through Wednesday, April 30. During this time, the roadway near the rail crossing will be closed to all traf-
fic—including vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians—for approximately 72 hours. A posted detour will guide motorists around the construction site using Route 154 and Westbrook Road (SR 604) through Centerbrook. All homes and businesses along Route 153 will remain accessible. The existing rail crossings will be replaced with new materials to improve safety and
ensure a smoother surface for vehicles. The work is being carried out by the Valley Railroad Company, operator of the line, and is partially funded through a CTDOT grant. “To ensure the safety of workers and the public, vehicles cannot travel through the area,” said Benjamin Limmer, Bureau Chief See Railroad Crossing page 5
Daffodil Daydream Four-year-old Cassidy and twoyear-old Ezra fish for sunfish with their dad, Tucker Kerner, on Sunset Pond amidst the local daffodils on April 17. The Sunset Pond daffodils are part of a campaign in which the Essex Foundation has planted over 35,000 daffodil bulbs to support the town's beautification program.
Photo by Laura Matesky/ Valley Courier
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