Main Street Temporary Road Closure on March 23 for Stop Log Exercise

PORTION of MAIN STREET TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR LEVEE CLOSURE EXERCISE on MARCH 23

East Hartford, CT— Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM the Town of East Hartford will be conducting a Stop Log Exercise for the levee closure structure located on Main Street south of Pitkin Street.   

Main Street (Route 5) between the intersections of Pitkin Street and Silver Lane Extension will be closed to all traffic and pedestrians by 6:00 AM on Saturday, March 23, 2024 and will be expected to remain closed for the duration of the exercise. 

There will be a posted detour route utilizing Pitkin and Jayce Streets, as well as Silver Lane Extension. All businesses within the area should plan to remain open throughout the exercise and patrons will be allowed to access them either via Pitkin Street or from the intersection of Main Street and Silver Lane Extension. Police officers will be posted at various locations along the detour route to assist motorists. A shuttle will be provided for pedestrians needing to cross the closed portion of Main Street.  

“The Stop Log Exercise is an important drill that allows us to evaluate our operational readiness to respond to a flood emergency. This exercise provides real-life experience to personnel from several different town agencies, including public works, the fire department, and the police department for a potential flood emergency.” said Mayor Connor Martin.

The drill is being held in accordance with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) mandates, to ensure the Town has the materials, equipment, and trained staff necessary to erect the closure in the event of a flooding emergency. 

For more information on the levee system visit: Levee System | easthartfordct