Station Street widening project begins in Simsbury

Crews have started work to widen Station Street in Simsbury, temporarily closing portions of the road and removing existing sidewalk and catch basins, the episode's presenter said.

The presenter, reporting from the work zone, said heavy equipment including an excavator, bulldozer, dump trucks and skid steers were on site and that crews had fenced off trees and installed barricades to protect the work area. "They're widening Station Street," the presenter said, adding, "Station Street's gonna be closed for a little bit, probably the whole month." The presenter also named Midstate Site Development of Bloomfield, Connecticut, as the on-site contractor.

The project, which the presenter said is scheduled to finish in May, will convert Station Street into a two-way street and requires removing sections of recently installed concrete and sidewalk. The presenter described a leveling/GPS beam mounted on several machines that helps operators set excavation depth and demonstrated the device while on site.

The report noted traffic disruption and onlookers near the work zone. The presenter said the owner appeared to be on-site operating equipment and suggested an interview might be arranged later. The presenter also mentioned town paving season is starting and that a contractor referenced in the episode would replace water lines in the Bob Wright area, with D and G Contractors named as a contractor for other local work.

Because this segment is a field report rather than an official town release, specific start dates, lane-closure schedules and exact contractor responsibilities were not provided on air. The presenter framed cost pressure as a factor, saying the budget for the project was "really on the tight end here." The presenter also asked viewers to expect a follow-up interview and to check for official town notices for traffic advisories.

The episode ended with the presenter returning to the studio and thanking viewers and crew for support.