This letter serves as advance notification to the Town of Preston  that the Connecticut Department of Transportation will be performing various tree trimming and removal work within the State’s right of way in accordance with Connecticut General Statute.  Specifically, section 13b-24 subsections (a) and (b) which provides that the Transportation Commissioner shall have jurisdiction over, and general responsibility of the state highway system with all the powers and duties established under Title 13a, 13b and as otherwise provided by law. 

The tree trimming and/or removal of trees will be conducted on Route(s) 164 beginning shortly as time permits.

For questions or concerns, please reach out to the CT DOT Office at (860) 823-3204