Selectmen extend Indian Rock Lane closure for Central Middle School construction

Turner Construction requested an extension of the temporary road closure affecting Indian Rock Lane and a portion of Stanwich Road to allow relocation of an existing sewer line as part of Central Middle School construction.

Peter Alfano, site work manager for Turner, said crews encountered substantial rock that cannot be blasted because of proximity to neighbors, so the contractor must use mechanical hammering. That issue has affected the schedule and prompted the request to extend the Indian Rock Lane closure until Oct. 30 and to schedule a short Stanwich Road closure later in November. Alfano proposed shifting daily hours to reduce school‑drop‑off impacts; board members settled on an 8:30 a.m.–2:15 p.m. work window as a compromise.

The board approved waiving the second read to avoid an additional delay and asked Alfano to provide monthly updates or briefings to the building committee so the board can track progress and community effects. The motion to extend the closure and set the work-hours passed unanimously.