Woodstock’s Route 47 project entering new phase with new road closures, detours

The major Route 47 construction project through Woodstock is scheduled to enter a new phase Monday, with a full closure of McConnell Road between Route 47 and Zimmerman Road and additional traffic changes expected through mid-2027, the city said in a news release.The stretch of McConnell Road will close to all traffic, and a posted detour will take drivers on Country Club Road and Zimmerman Road to bypass the closure.Route 47 will remain open, with one lane in each direction, shifted to the west side of the roadway, according to the release.The city said Zimmerman Road residents should anticipate a substantial increase in traffic, including semitrucks serving area businesses.Another coming traffic change is East Judd Street closing at Route 47. Also, access to Route 47 for southbound traffic on Irving Avenue will be closed off, and eastbound Route 120 will be closed near Route 47 and Madison Street. “The City recognizes that construction will create significant challenges for residents