Public Informational Meeting Concerning Major Intersection Improvement at Route 190 and Route 319 S

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546

NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546

FOR RELEASE: April 15, 2015

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062

FAX: (860) 594-3065

WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

Public Informational Meeting Concerning Major Intersection Improvement at Route 190 and Route 319, Stafford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a public informational meeting concerning the proposed major intersection improvements at Route 190 at Route 319 on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Stafford Senior Center, 3 Buckley Highway, Stafford Springs, Connecticut. An open forum for individual discussions with Department officials will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a formal presentation at 7:00 p.m.

The project is identified as Prospective State Project No. 134-TMP1.

The purpose of the proposed project is to address safety concerns associated with the existing split intersection configuration, with greatly skewed angles of intersection and limited sightlines, in favor of a more efficient geometric configuration with improved safety characteristics. After analyzing alternatives, it was determined that a modern roundabout would best address the concerns at this location. The modern roundabout geometry will allow for safer turning movements and nearby driveway access, with reduced speeds on the approach legs.

There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements consisting of partial acquisitions, primarily to the west of Route 318 and north of Route 190.

The public informational meeting is being held to afford a full opportunity for public participation and to allow open discussion of any views and comments the community may have concerning this proposed project.

The meeting facility is ADA accessible. Language assistance may be requested by contacting the Department’s Office of Communications (voice only) at (860) 594-3062 at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public, and efforts will be made to respond to requests for assistance.

Plans of the proposed project will be on display for public review. Department personnel will be available during the meeting to discuss this project. More detailed information is available at the Department’s Office of Engineering, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Anyone wishing to discuss the project may contact Hugh H. Hayward at (860) 594-3219 or by e-mail at Hugh.Hayward@ct.gov. Plans are also available for review at the Stafford Town Hall, Public Works Office.