Welcome to the webpage for State Project 0173-0542, Traffic Control Signal Replacements in Southwest Connecticut (District 3).
A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
This meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. The meeting will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded.
The purpose of this project is to replace aging and outdated traffic signal infrastructure with new equipment to current standards. Replacement and partial upgrade locations are selected annually throughout the state and are based on an assessment of existing conditions at state-owned traffic signals.
Full replacements may include installation of span poles, mast arms, pedestals, signal heads, span wires, conduits, vehicle detection equipment, and/or signing and pavement markings. Modifications to pedestrian control features will also be incorporated at full replacement and some partial upgrade locations. These include items such as pedestrian countdown heads, push buttons, sidewalk ramps, and sidewalk extensions.
Right-of-way impacts are expected to be minimal around new signal equipment and sidewalks at some project intersections.
Construction is expected to begin winter 2026. The estimated cost is $16 million, with 100% state funds.
The project documents can be viewed here:
Register for meeting here.
After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with the meeting access link.
Comments and questions can be submitted during the two-week public comment period after the meeting by Tuesday, April 8, 2025, to:
- DOTSignalReplacements@ct.gov; or
- (860) 594-2189
Please reference State Project No. 0173-0542 in the email or voicemail.
Accessibility
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter the respective Meeting ID. Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one (1) week by contacting Kaethe Podgorski at DOTSignalReplacements@ct.gov or (860) 594-2189.
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.
This meeting will also be livestreamed on the CTDOT YouTube channel; no registration is required. Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be posted immediately following the meeting in the list of CTDOT virtual public meetings.
Additional Information for Public
Voluntary Feedback Survey - After the meeting, we hope you’ll take a few extra minutes to fill out our brief survey.