Project Status

June 2, 2008 – School Bell Road Construction

It has been approximately one year since construction began and the final phase, Phase 4, of School Bell Road construction continues with a scheduled completion date in late fall 2008. Phase 2 and Phase 3 construction were completed in April and the intersection at US 40 and School Bell Road is open to traffic. School Bell Road will continue to be closed to through traffic between SR 7 and Jamestowne Drive/Dasher Avenue. As progress continues, segments of the completed roadway may be open to traffic and barricades relocated accordingly. During this time, all local access will be maintained for those residents and developments with direct access to School Bell Road. The road closures are accompanied by detour route signing and are utilized to construct the improvements safely and efficiently.

Construction Schedule Update

July 16, 2007

For access to more detail about the proposed construction schedule and road closures for this project, please click the link below.

Whethersfield Presentation

April 26, 2007

The Whethersfield Maintenance Corporation conducted its annual meeting Thursday, April 26, 2007 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Bear Library. Attendees were presented a brief overview of the proposed improvements along School Bell Road as well as details about the construction schedule, which is expected to begin in June 2007. Residents were provided an opportunity to review the display plans, ask questions, and provide comments on the construction plans.

Public Workshop

December 11, 2003

Forty-nine residents of the communities along School Bell Road provided their opinions at a workshop held on Thursday, December 11, 2003 at Union United Methodist Church. Attendees had the opportunity to review and comment on the preferred design alternative and potential impact to their properties. In addition, a conceptual construction phasing plan was presented to initiate discussion about potential road closures during construction.

Public Workshop

March 11, 2003

Eighty residents of the communities along School Bell Road provided their opinions at a workshop held on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at Union United Methodist Church. Attendees had the opportunity to provide their understanding of transportation issues on the road and to comment on concept design alternatives. Residents were also presented with display plans depicting the existing conditions in the corridor along with safety and traffic data. Based on the terrific turnout, the project team received good guidance on the community's vision for School Bell Road, which will be carried forward into final design.