The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is highlighting the infrastructure investments and transportation safety improvements made during year one of the federal Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed by President Joe Biden last year.
The infrastructure law will bring $5.38 billion in funding to Connecticut over five years, with nearly $1.07 billion already received by CTDOT during the fiscal year 2022 alone.
“This is the busiest and most exciting time to work in transportation,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe Giulietti. “With infrastructure law funding flowing into our state, the CTDOT, along with our transportation industry partners, is prepared to accelerate much-needed repairs to our roads and bridges while staying focused on increasing safety and accessibility for all drivers and riders. The next five years of this bill will transform how Connecticut moves and operates, with greater resiliency, sustainability, and equity for both residents and visitors.”
Since the passage of IIJA in November 2021, CTDOT has received nearly $825 million to address highway and bridge capital and safety improvements on the interstates and state roads.
Connecticut has also received nearly $249 million in public transportation funding—increasing rail and bus services and upgrading existing stations with amenities and greater accessibility for riders.
As of December 2022, there are 621 active infrastructure projects occurring in the state—190 of which are in construction.
CTDOT has received $41.4 million in discretionary grants through IIJA since the law’s implementation.
A bus facilities grant awarded $20.4 million to expand zero-emission transit bus services in the Connecticut Southeast Area Transit (SEAT) district. A State of Good Repair grant awarded $20 million to replace seven New Haven Line Power Program substations. Also, the Interstate 95 Stamford Planning and Environmental Linkages Study was awarded $1 million for planning purposes to examine preliminary alternatives for replacing Bridge No. 32 and reconfiguring Exits 7-9 on I-95.
The federal infrastructure law created several new formula programs, such as the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program to deploy accessible electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations along the interstate network in the state.
The new federal Bridge Investment Program ensures 100 percent funding to repair or replace municipally owned bridges, bringing the structures back to states of good repair faster.
The new Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) program includes formula funding and competitive grants to make Connecticut’s roads, bridges, and transportation network more resilient to extreme weather events and climate change impacts.
The Carbon Reduction program will provide funds to infrastructure projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from on-road highway sources.
CTDOT has announced several new programs, grant awards, and projects this year—all the result of the infrastructure law. A sample compilation of announcements can be found below:
Roads and Bridges
- CTDOT Releases Updated Five-Year Capital Plan with Renewed Sustainability Commitment
- Governor Lamont Highlights Major Upgrades Coming to Waterbury Branch of the New Haven Line, Says Federal Infrastructure Bill Will Bring Additional Improvements to Connecticut
- CTDOT and Local Officials Break Ground on East Haddam Swing Bridge Project
- Governor Lamont Announces $1 Million Grant for I-95 Stamford Traffic and Bridge Safety Study
- CTDOT Launches Interactive Map with Active IIJA Project Information
- CTDOT Seeks Public Comment on Five-Year Capital Plan
Public Transportation
- Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Receives $20.4M Federal Grant to Modernize Bus System in Southeastern Region
- Governor Lamont, Congressional Delegation Announce Connecticut Receives $85.2 Million In Federal Grants for Rail Improvements on the Northeast Corridor
- Governor Lamont Breaks Ground on New Train Station in Windsor Locks
Electric Vehicles
- CTDOT Hosts Electric Vehicle Stakeholder Meetings
- CTDOT Announces First Universal EV Fast Chargers in CT Service Plazas Now Available
- CTDOT Submits National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
- Governor Lamont Applauds White House Approval of Connecticut’s Plan to Build Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Along the State’s Highways
Major Projects Funded by IIJA in 2022
- Stamford Transportation Center Improvements
- Gold Star Bridge I-95 Northbound Over Thames River, New London
- Reconstruction of Route 34 (Main Street), Derby
- Route 15 Safety Improvements, Resurfacing Enhancement, Bridge Improvements, Norwalk
- Median Reconstruction and Resurfacing of I-95, Norwalk
- Route 8 Resurfacing, Bridge Rehabilitation & Safety Improvements; Derby, Seymour, and Ansonia
- Windsor Locks Railroad Station Improvements
- East Haddam Swing Bridge Rehabilitation Route 82 Over Connecticut River
- I-91/I-691/Route 15 Interchange Improvements Eastbound to Northbound, Meriden
A list and interactive map of active infrastructure projects funded by the infrastructure law can be found here.
CTDOT will release the five-year Capital Plan for federal fiscal years 2023-2027 in February 2023.
People interested in helping build Connecticut’s infrastructure and improve transportation systems can find an exciting opportunity with CTDOT at https://bit.ly/CTDOTJobs.
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