Connecticut Route 72
Route 72 is a state highway in the western part of the Greater Hartford area. Route 72 is an L-shaped route with a north–south section in Plymouth and Harwinton and an east–west section from Bristol to New Britain. Route 72 is a freeway from Route 9 in New Britain to Route 177 in Plainville.
The plan to extend the highway through the Forestville section of Bristol as a four-lane boulevard is nearly complete. The construction project broke ground on October 15, 2007 and is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2011. The contractor for the project is Manafort Brothers, based out of Plainville. West section of the new route 72 was opened on September 27th, 2010.
Read more about Connecticut Route 72: Route Description, Special Designations, History, Junction List
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