The state Department of Transportation is planning Drainage Repair work on Route 7 in New Milford. The work will be done in the area of Route 7 at Everwood Drive, starting on the 25th at 6am.  The project is expected to be completed by the end of that weekend.  The rain date is October 2nd and 3rd.  Route 7 will be closed at Everwood Drive during the work.  Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be used to guide motorists around the work zone.  A detour will be set up taking motorists to Route 37, Route 39N, Route 55, and back to Route 7.