Please contact the Selectmen’s Office when safety or maintenance concerns arise. Call 860-376-5880. Please leave a message if office is closed- messages are checked. Email thanson@voluntown.gov or jzelinsky@voluntown.gov at any time.
The Voluntown Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining town roads, snow removal, and the upkeep of town vehicles. The Public Works crew also assists in the maintaining of town property, including the school and recreation areas.
Scroll down for Public Works News- information on upcoming roadwork and public works updates
To report a hazard in the roadway
If a hazard is blocking traffic and/or is life threatening, dial 9-1-1 to report it. Dispatch notifies Public Works and/or the fire department and/or Eversource.
A message can always be left with the Selectmen’s Office 860-376-5880.
All roads in the town are maintained by The Department of Public Works with the exception of State Roads routes 49, 138, 165, which are maintained by CT DOT Occum Office at (860) 823-3204
Documents, Policies, and Forms
- *Revised 12/10/24* Town of Voluntown Snow and Ice Control Policy
- Road Sign Request Form
- Mailbox Installation Guidelines
- Forge Hill Road Bridge Inspection Report
- Driveway & Driveway Apron Standards
- Driveway Permit Application Login or register for free at Permitlink. Once logged in, the application is under ‘Zoning and Wetlands’. Driveway aprons that are not installed per apron standards (see above), will not be approved for bond refund until corrected.
- BETA Road Management Plan– This presentation can be viewed on the town YouTube Channel: Public Hearing 5/21/24 (youtube.com)
Public Works News
Posted 3/26/25
Click link for more info: CT DOT Announces Road Construction on RT 138 in Griswold: One Lane and Full Road Closure Planned, 4/1- 11/28/25
Posted 1/14/22
Forge Hill Bridge Open As One Lane Bridge Until Further Notice
THE FORGE HILL BRIDGE IS NOW OPEN AS A ONE LANE BRIDGE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRAFFIC PATTERN HAS BEEN CHANGED AT THE WYLIE SCHOOL RD/FORGE HILL RD/ NORTH SHORE ROAD INTERSECTION. IT IS NO LONGER A 2 WAY STOP, BUT IS NOW A THREE WAY STOP SO DRIVERS CAN PREPARE SAFELY FOR THE ONE LANE BRIDGE. PLEASE PROCEED ACCORDINGLY.
