Avon Kicks Off Major Sidewalk Overhaul on Scoville Road

The town of Avon is rolling up its sleeves and getting ready to swap out a stretch of cracked, uneven sidewalks along Scoville Road. Starting Tuesday, July 21, crews from Detour Construction LLC—based out of Ludlow, Massachusetts—will be on the scene, working eastward from Burnham Road all the way to the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.

It’s not just a quick patch‑up; the project is a full‑scale replacement that’s expected to continue through August 26, assuming Mother Nature doesn’t throw any curveballs. All of the work is confined to the municipal right‑of‑way, which means the town hopes to keep your driveways, traffic flow, and nightly peace‑and‑quiet as undisturbed as possible.

Town officials are trying to keep the inconvenience to a minimum. They’ve asked the contractor to limit noise, preserve driveway access when feasible, and keep any traffic detours clear and well‑signed. If you’re a resident nearby and hear a rumble, it’s probably just the new concrete being poured.

Got questions? Or maybe you’ve spotted a snag during construction? The go‑to contacts are Assistant Town Engineer Matt Brown (mbrown@avonct.gov) and Town Engineer Lawrence Baril (lbaril@avonct.gov). Both are also reachable by phone at 860‑409‑4322, and they’ve asked folks to reach out early—so any concerns can be sorted before they snowball.

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