Road work in Bridgewater next week will force a closure of Route 133.  The state Department of Transportation says Route 133 in Bridgewater will be closed beginning July 5th.  The closure is expected to be in place through the 19th in order for utility work to take place in advance of a project on their calendar next year. 

The project includes the upgrade of guide railings along Route 133 in the area of the Lake Lillinonah Bridge.  About 3,000 feet of the road will be fully reconstructed, while the remaining section of the road will be milled and paved.  Drainage will be upgrade throughout the area as well. 

The closure in July is needed so that 3,000 feet of conduit and various utility vaults can be replaced.  25,000 feet of new fiber optic cable will also be installed. 

Route 133 traffic will be detoured to Route 67 through New Milford following Route 202/7 south to Route 25 in Brookfield and back to Route 133.