CTDOT Press Releases
02/09/2023
Installations and Revisions of Traffic Control Signals at 14 Locations in Various Towns
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is developing plans to upgrade existing traffic control signal equipment or install new traffic control signal equipment to meet current Department standards at 14 locations in Bethel, East Granby, Farmington, New Hartford, Seymour, Simsbury, Thomaston, Watertown and Winchester. At applicable locations, pedestrian control features (countdown pedestrian indications, accessible pushbuttons, sidewalk ramps) will be upgraded in an effort to improve accessibility and pedestrian safety. CTDOT will coordinate with the municipality during the design phase.
The following intersections are included:
Traffic Control Signal – Full Replacement:
- Bethel, U.S. Route 6 at Garella Road & 7-11 Driveway
- New Hartford, U.S. Route 44 at Central Avenue, Church Street, & Bridge Street
- New Hartford, U.S. Route 202 at Route 219 & Old Route 25
- Seymour, Route 67 at Cogwheel Lane
- Simsbury, Route 189 at Route 315 & Mountain Avenue
- Thomaston, SR 807 at Elm Street & Meadow Street
- Thomaston, SR 807 at Clay Street & Union Street
- Thomaston, SR 807 at Route 222
- Winchester, Route 8 at Holabird Lane
Traffic Control Signal – Partial Replacement (all equipment except support structures):
- East Granby, Route 187 at SR 540 & Seymour Road
- Farmington, U.S. Route 6 at Waterside Drive
- Thomaston, Route 254 at Route 8 southbound ramp & SR 810
- Watertown, U.S. Route 6 at Route 262 & Fern Hill Road
Traffic Control Signal – Partial Replacement (upgrade controller, GPS unit & detection):
- New Hartford, U.S. Route 44 at Route 219
It is CTDOT 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.
The design plans for this project are expected to be completed in January 2024 with a tentative advertising date of March 2024.
Anyone interested in requesting information on these projects may do so by contacting Gregory R. Palmer, Project Manager at (860) 594-2748 or via email at Gregory.Palmer@ct.gov. Please make reference to State Project # 0174-0448.
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