Gas Installation To Begin This Month In Downtown New Canaan

NEW CANAAN, CT — Eversource is expanding the natural gas distribution system in New Canaan, work on which is scheduled to begin this month and last until June.

According to a news release, work will take place in the area of Main Street between East Avenue and Locust Avenue and on Locust Avenue between Main Street and Forest Street. Work is tentatively scheduled to start the week of May 16 and continue through approximately June 18.

All Eversource employees, contractors and field representatives carry identification which they will share upon request. The gas installation work is weather-dependent and construction activities are subject to change, according to town officials.

Advance traffic warning signs and police detail will be placed to afford a safe commute through or near the work zones.

Construction activities will be done during the day and night at the following areas:

Night Work

Sunday - Thursday, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

· Main Street (between East Street and Locust Avenue)

Day Work

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

· Locust Avenue (between Main Street and Forest Street)

Questions regarding this project can be directed to Tiger Mann, director of public works, by phone at 203-594-3056 or by email at tiger.mann@newcanaanct.gov.