Welcome to the webpage for Project 0172-0541, Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) Upgrades in Eastern Connecticut.
A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This meeting aims to inform the community about the proposed project, gather feedback, and answer any questions.
This project involves providing pedestrian pedestals, APS pushbuttons, countdown signal heads, sidewalk ramps, and leading pedestrian intervals (LPI) at various locations in the region. Meeting accessibility and traffic control requirements, these features are expected to improve pedestrian usage at traffic signals and reduce pedestrian/vehicles crashes.
Right-of-way impacts are expected to be minimal around new pedestrian equipment and sidewalks at some project intersections.
Construction is expected to start spring 2028 depending on funding, right-of-way acquisition, and permits. The estimated cost is $6 million, with 90% federal funds and 10% state funds.
More information can be viewed here:
Register for the 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 Monday, June 15, 2026, to:
- Balazs Szoke, at DOTProject0172-0541@ct.gov
- (860) 594-2020
Please reference State Project No. 0172-0541 in the email or voicemail.
For audio access, listen to the meeting by calling 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 852 7784 2505. Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). The public may also request that project information be mailed to them within one (1) week by contacting Balazs Szoke at DOTProject0172-0541@ct.gov or 860-594-2745.
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.
Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom. The recording will also be posted following the meeting in CTDOT’s public meeting playlist at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.
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