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Residents warn neighboring bridge projects will strain Stamford roads and emergency routes
Summary
Residents told the Stamford Select Board that simultaneous bridge work in Clarksburg could close Middle Road and Route 8, potentially creating long detours for local traffic and emergency vehicles; one resident said Route 8 could be closed for six months.
Residents and board members discussed bridge replacement plans in neighboring Clarksburg and the likely local impacts. A resident said the Route 8 bridge could be closed for an extended period and warned that simultaneous projects could force a heavy flow of tractor-trailer traffic onto local roads. The resident said: "The Route 8 One's gonna be closed down for 6 months." Board members and staff discussed detour routes and possible impacts on emergency response times.
The conversation covered possible temporary bridges, closure durations and detour patterns; staff and members noted that closures on adjacent roads could shift truck and commuter traffic through Stamford and that some local bridges may not be repaired until later in the decade. No formal action was taken; board members said they would monitor the projects and alert residents as details become available.
