Published February 27. 2021 7:52PM
As part of an ongoing rehabilitation of the bridge carrying Route 156 over the Niantic River, the state Department of Transportation has announced a closure and detour of Route 156 in East Lyme and Waterford from March 7 until March 19.
“The scheduled closure is necessary to facilitate the replacement of various electrical and mechanical components that are required to properly operate the bridge,” DOT said in a news release. “This work cannot be completed while maintaining vehicular traffic over the structure.”
The detour route is an 8-mile loop, according to DOT, which provided the following information:
• From Route 156 East, follow Route 161 North to Route 1 East to Niantic River Road South.
WITH a pandemic still lingering, Christmas lovers throughout the area have been more heavy-handed with the holiday decorations than ever before. And for the 30th year, my list of Grand Holiday Displays will prove it.
Below you will find manyâbut certainly not allâof the most highly decorated, brightly lighted and outright delightful displays in our area. Theyâve all been nominated by readers and verified by this columnist.
If you go out looking, youâll see countless decorated houses, and thatâs a good thing for those who love touring through the night to see fun Christmas displays, but the ones on this list are exceptional, and worth the extra mile.