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Watertown Announces Bunker Hill Rd and Wilson St Milling and Paving – Expect Delays
Watertown, CT - October 05, 2026 Update

The Town of Watertown Department of Public Works announces that preparatory work for the upcoming Milling & Paving roadway rehabilitation project will take place on Bunker Hill Rd from Commercial Street to Waterbury city line and Wilson Dr from Tuesday, October 6, 2026, through Friday, October 9, 2026.

Work will be performed daily from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During these hours, motorists should expect temporary road closures and signed detours while crews complete the necessary preparation work in advance of the milling and paving process. This work is essential to ensure the roadway is properly prepared for the upcoming rehabilitation.

Local traffic and emergency vehicles will be accommodated, motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and allow additional travel time. Residents and businesses along the project route will continue to have access, although brief delays may occur.

The Town of Watertown appreciates the public's patience and cooperation as these improvements are completed. Questions regarding the project may be directed to the Department of Public Works at (860) 945-5240.

TRANSFER STATION CLOSED SATURDAY
Watertown, CT - Sept 25th, 2026

Due to the forecasted weather conditions of heavy winds and rain associated with the nor’easter expected this Saturday, the Transfer Station will be CLOSED Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.

We want to ensure that residents and staff remain safe. We appreciate your understanding.

Household Hazardous Waste Important Event Update
Watertown, CT - Sept 24th 2026

Due to the forecasted weather conditions of heavy winds and rain associated with the nor’easter expected this Friday into Saturday, the Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 has been canceled.

We want to ensure that residents and staff remain safe. We appreciate your understanding. The next Household Hazardous Waste event will be held at Ansonia Transfer Station, 1 North Division St. on Saturday, November 14th. 

Paving, Reclaiming, and Milling: Anticipated Schedule
Watertown CT - September 18th 2026

These are the anticipated dates when each road is on the schedule for the paving program as well as the roads done by Indus industries, dates are when they should start in that area on the roads and expect to be there 2 to 4 days depending on the amount of paving needed.

Paving Road Schedule:

  • 9/18-9/25:
    • Charter Oak Drive
    • Farview Circle
    • Country Drive
    • Echo Lake Road
    • Ice House Road
  • 9/28-10/02:
    • Brookview Circle
    • Arbry Court
    • Skilton Road
  • 10/05-10/09:
    • Bunker Hill Road
    • Wilson Drive
    • Hinman Road

Please note that the schedule is subject to change due to weather, crew and equipment availability, productivity or job conditions.
Sequence and work items may be adjusted as necessary to move the project forward.