The Western Connecticut Council of Governments has announced LOTCIP design approval of New Fairfield’s Candlewood Corners Drainage Improvement project by the state Department of Transportation. The $500,000 project will replace an existing culvert pipe with larger twin culverts. The goal is to reduce the severity and frequency of flooding that damages Route 39 and Sawmill Road as well as adjacent private properties. The project is expected to go out to bids this spring, for construction this year.