Tree Removal Scheduled For Danbury's Franklin Street

DANBURY, Conn. -- The City of Danbury’s Tree Department and Connecticut Light & Power will begin tree removal work on Franklin Street on Oct. 1, requiring a parking ban and road closures.

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by The Daily Voice

09/26/2013 4:00 a.m.

Due to the use of large equipment used for the tree removal, Franklin Street will be closed from Starr Avenue to Kohanza Street between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. that day. In addition, the road will be closed at the intersection of John and Franklin streets.

There also will be a parking ban on Franklin Street between Starr Avenue and Kohanza Street from Sept. 27 through Oct. 1.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes whenever possible.

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