Mystic — The Town of Stonington has announced that it will begin an extensive eight-week project to rebuild Hewitt Road at the end of this month.

Hewitt Road is a busy bypass between Mistuxet Avenue and Route 1. The project will consist of drainage improvements as well as new pavement. The announcement called it a “large project in a very difficult location.”

The town said the complex project will be completed in six phases. These include repairing existing drainage structures and installing new ones, grinding the road surface, shimming the road with an asphalt pavement surface to eliminate low areas and creating an even surface, adjusting sewer manholes, final paving and completing repairs along the edge of the road.

“Each year, we pave streets in poor condition to make them safer, smoother and extend their useful life. Keeping our transportation system in a state of good repair helps lower the cost of future maintenance,” the town stated.

Crews are scheduled to work weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with work extending past 5 p.m. some days to ensure the area remains safe through the night.

During the installation of some of the drainage crossings, portions of the road will be closed and detours will be posted. During grinding and paving, one lane will be closed. Because of this, the town is encouraging drivers to use other roads during construction.