The intersection of Station Place and Washington Boulevard at the Stamford train station will be closed from 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, the Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced.
The intersection is here, at the western side of the train station. Anyone picking up or dropping off passengers from the southern side of the station during the closure will be affected, although Station Place can be accessed by vehicles from Atlantic Street for those using the parking garage. Washington Boulevard will also be closed at the intersection.
Here’s the CDOT announcement, with further information:
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing a utility project to install transmission towers will close the intersection of Washington Boulevard (Route 493) and Station Place in Stamford, requiring a detour.
The project consists of erecting transmission towers. This project is scheduled to occur starting Friday, October 2, at 7 p.m. through 7 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2020.
This project is being performed by Eversource Energy under an Encroachment Permit.
LANE CLOSURE INFO.
Motorists can expect Washington Boulevard to be closed at Station Place. Signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists around the work zone. Motorists and pedestrians should follow posted detour signs along City streets to guide them through the area and to the Metro North Train Station.
Train Commuters: Please note that Station Place will be open between Atlantic Street and the parking garage, but through traffic to/from Washington Boulevard will not be permitted.
The work scheduled for this project is Friday, Oct. 2, at 7:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020.
Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity.
East overpass at Stamford Railroad Station. Station place is the street at the bottom of the picture.