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08/01/2023

CTDOT Developing Plans to Improve Intersection Traffic Signal Safety in Greater Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is developing plans to remove the nighttime flashing operation, install 360-degree stop bar detection cameras, and add dilemma zone detection radar units at select state-owned traffic signals in District 1, covering Greater Hartford

We expect these projects will improve the safety of drivers by reducing crashes with serious or fatal injuries by about 50%,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager John Lockaby.This advanced technology will improve signalized intersection timing, and help reduce both nighttime and dilemma zone crashes.

The design plans for Project No. 0171-0462 are expected to be completed in May 2024 with a tentative advertising date for construction in August 2024.

The following intersections are included: 

# Town Int. #                        Location

1 BLOOMFIELD        011-217 ROUTE 189 AT HAVILAND RD & CIGNA DRIVEWAY

2 BLOOMFIELD       011-223             ROUTE 218 AT CIGNA SOUTH DRIVEWAY & DAY CARE DRIVEWAY

3 BLOOMFIELD        011-237 ROUTE 189 AT TUNXIS SHOPPING CENTER DRIVEWAY

4 BLOOMFIELD        011-251             ROUTE 187 AT PEPPERIDGE FARMS & HOMEWOODS DRIVEWAYS

5 BLOOMFIELD        011-253 ROUTE 189 AT GABB RD & TURKEY HILL RD

6 EAST HARTFORD   042-209 ROUTE 44 AT WALNUT ST

7 EAST HARTFORD  042-245       ROUTE 2 EB RAMPS AT PITKIN ST & DRIVEWAY TO FOUNDERS PLAZA

8 ENFIELD 048-221 ROUTE 220 AT FRESHWATER BLVD

9 ENFIELD 048-234 ROUTE 220 AT SPRING GARDEN RD & ASNUNTUCK COM. COLL. DRIVEWAY

10 ENFIELD           048-238 ROUTE 190 AT ROUTE 191

11 ENFIELD 048-241 ROUTE 190 AT SCITICO RD & TAYLOR RD

12 HARTFORD            063-223 ROUTE 187 AT PLAINFIELD ST

13 HARTFORD            063-224 ROUTE 187 AT HOLCOLMB ST

14 MANCHESTER       076-205 ROUTE 83 AT SHELDON RD & NORTH SCHOOL ST

15 MANCHESTER       076-224 ROUTE 6 AT SUMMIT ST & DRIVEWAY TO PROFESSIONAL BLDG

16 MANCHESTER       076-227 ROUTE 6/44 AT LENOX ST & PORTER ST

17 MANCHESTER       076-228 ROUTE 6/44 AT CONE ST & PITKIN ST

18 MANCHESTER       076-275 ROUTE 30/83 AT TAYLOR ST

19 MANCHESTER       076-276 ROUTE 30/83 AT KOHL'S DRIVEWAY

20 SOMERS 129-203 ROUTE 190 AT NINTH DISTRICT RD & SOKOL RD

21 SOUTH WINDSOR  132-239     ROUTE 194 AT 855-869 SULLIVAN AVE & GAS STATION DRIVEWAY

22 TOLLAND              142-206 ROUTE 30 AT INDUSTRIAL PARK RD WEST

23 VERNON 146-213 ROUTE 30/83 AT WELLES RD & COLONIAL CORNER

24 VERNON 146-215 ROUTE 74 AT ORCHARD ST

25 VERNON 146-236 ROUTE 83 AT WILSHIRE RD & HOCKANUM BLVD

26 VERNON 146-245 ROUTE 31 AT I-84 WB OFF-RAMP

27 VERNON 146-248 ROUTE 83 AT NAEK RD

28 WEST HARTFORD  155-244 KANE ST AT I-84 WB RAMPS & SHOPPING CENTER DRIVEWAY

29 WEST HARTFORD  155-262 ROUTE 173 AT STOP & SHOP DRIVEWAY

30 WINDSOR               164-204 ROUTE 75 AT RAINBOW RD

31 WINDSOR               164-243 ROUTE 187 AT GRIFFIN RD NORTH & GRIFFIN RD SOUTH

32 WINDSOR               164-245 ROUTE 187 AT WATERSIDE CROSSING & JDSU DRIVEWAY

33 WINDSOR               164-285 ROUTE 75 AT PROSPECT HILL RD

 

The design plans for Project No. 0171-0463 are expected to be completed in July 2024 with a tentative advertising date for construction of September 2024. 

The following intersections are included: 

# Int. # Town                          Location

1 007-252 BERLIN ROUTE 71A AT LINCOLN ST

2 017-207 BRISTOL ROUTE 229 AT DRIVEWAYS TO PAGE PARK & BRISTOL EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL

3 025-216 CHESHIRE ROUTE 70 AT I-84 EB RAMPS

4 025-232 CHESHIRE ROUTE 70 AT I-84 WB OFF-RAMP

5 033-204 CROMWELL ROUTE 99 AT ROUTE 372

6 033-219 CROMWELL ROUTE 3 AT COURT ST

7 033-220 CROMWELL ROUTE 3 AT COLES RD

8 037-208 DURHAM ROUTE 17 AT PICKETT LN

9 053-228 GLASTONBURY ROUTE 94 AT KENNEY ST & CHALKER HILL

10 053-229 GLASTONBURY ROUTE 94 AT WICKHAM RD & HEBRON AVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DRIVEWAY

11 079-203 MERIDEN U.S. ROUTE 5 AT CURTIS ST & OLIVE ST

12 082-205 MIDDLETOWN ROUTE 17 AT PAMECHA AVE

13 082-206 MIDDLETOWN ROUTE 17 AT WARWICK ST

14 082-217 MIDDLETOWN ROUTE 3 AT WESTFIELD ST

15 082-238 MIDDLETOWN ROUTE 155 AT RIDGE RD

16 082-253 MIDDLETOWN ROUTE 66 AT GEORGE ST

17 088-259 NEW BRITAIN ROUTE 71 AT MAIN ST

18 088-266 NEW BRITAIN ROUTE 174 AT ROUTE 9 SB OFF-RAMP

19 088-274 NEW BRITAIN ROUTE 71 AT FRANKLIN SQUARE & PEARL ST

20 093-216 NEWINGTON ROUTE 176 AT MARKET SQUARE & GARFIELD ST

21 093-219 NEWINGTON ROUTE 173 AT STODDARD AVE

22 093-223 NEWINGTON ROUTE 176 AT LOWREY PL & CVS DRIVEWAY

23 093-239 NEWINGTON ROUTE 176 AT MOUNTAIN RD & NORTH MOUNTAIN RD

24 093-258 NEWINGTON ROUTE 173 AT LOUIS ST

25 109-203 PLAINVILLE ROUTE 10 AT BROAD ST & EAST BROAD ST

26 109-207 PLAINVILLE ROUTE 177 AT BROAD ST

27 109-212 PLAINVILLE ROUTE 372 AT WEST MAIN ST

28 109-223 PLAINVILLE ROUTE 10 AT ROUTE 177

29 109-229 PLAINVILLE ROUTE 177 AT ROUTE 72 WB OFF-RAMP & DAY ST

30 109-236 PLAINVILLE ROUTE 177 AT BRADLEY ST

31 118-240 ROCKY HILL ROUTE 3 AT WATERS AVE & GRISWOLD RD

32 131-201 SOUTHINGTON ROUTE 10 AT SR 509

33 131-221 SOUTHINGTON ROUTE 322 AT SR 509 & CLARK ST EXT

34 131-224 SOUTHINGTON ROUTE 10 AT SR 597 & MULBERRY ST

35 131-226 SOUTHINGTON ROUTE 322 AT SOUTH END RD

36 131-248 SOUTHINGTON ROUTE 229 AT EXECUTIVE BLVD NORTH

37 131-261 SOUTHINGTON MARION AVE AT I-84 WB RAMPS

38 131-263 SOUTHINGTON ROUTE 229 AT CURTISS ST

39 159-251 WETHERSFIELD ROUTE 287 AT BACK LN & ORCHARD BROOK DR

 

It is CTDOT’s policy to keep the public informed and involved when such projects are undertaken. It is important that the community share its concerns with us to assist in the project’s development. At this time, it is anticipated that an informational meeting or formal public hearing will not be necessary. 

Anyone interested in requesting information on these projects may do so by contacting John W. Lockaby, Project Manager at (860) 594-2719 or john.lockaby@ct.gov. Please make reference to Project No. 0171-0462 or 0171-0463.



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