🚨 TRAFFIC NOTICE: AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT ON ROUTE 8 🚨
The Town of Winchester has been notified by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) that automated work zone speed enforcement cameras will be operating on Route 8 beginning the week of November 1, 2026.
🚧 What Drivers Need to Know:
📍 Location: Route 8 in Winchester/Winsted
📅 Start Date: Week of November 1, 2026
⏰ Duration: Approximately two weeks, weather and conditions permitting.
📸 Enforcement: Mobile automated speed enforcement equipment will monitor vehicle speeds during roadway maintenance operations. Drivers may receive warnings or infractions in accordance with Connecticut law.
🚔 Program Administration: This is a CTDOT program operated by its contractor, Acusensus.
⚠️ PLEASE SLOW DOWN!
Work zones can be dangerous for both highway workers and motorists. We encourage everyone traveling on Route 8 to remain alert, obey posted speed limits, and use extra caution when approaching construction areas.
Please note: This is a State of Connecticut initiative, separate from the Town of Winchester's local automated speed enforcement program.
