CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546
FOR RELEASE: March 24, 2016
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

Installation and Replacement of Traffic Control Signals in Various Central Connecticut Towns
The Department of Transportation (Department) is developing plans to install new traffic control signal equipment at 14 locations in Bloomfield, East Hartford, Manchester, Newington, Rocky Hill, Somers, Vernon, Windsor, and Windsor Locks. The following intersections are included:
Project No. 171-393:
1. Newington – Route 175 at Maple Hill Avenue and Old Farm Drive – Int. No. 093-211

Project No. 171-394:
2. Bloomfield – Route 185 at Route 178 – Int. No. 011-239,
3. East Hartford – SR 502 at Drive to Shopping Plaza & Drive to Aldi – Int. No. 042-239,
4. Manchester – Routes 6/44 at SR 502, Broad Street, Lilac Street, Arch Street, and Pine Street – Int. No. 076-221,
5. Manchester – Routes 6/44 at Woodbridge Street and Condo Drive – Int. No. 076-229,
6. Rocky Hill – Route 99 at SR 411 and Forest Street – Int. No. 118-206,
7. Rocky Hill – Route 99 at Marshall Road – Int. No. 118-213,
8. Rocky Hill – Route 3 at Route 160 and Elm Street Extension – Int. No. 118-226,
9. Rocky Hill – Route 160 at Cobey Road – Int. No. 118-241 (NEW),
10. Somers – Route 190 at Route 83 – Int. No. 129-201,
11. Vernon – Route 30 at Route 31 – Int. No. 146-206,
12. Vernon – Route 74 at Park Street, Park Place, and Street Bernard Terrace – Int. No. 146-212,
13. Windsor – Route 305 at Mountain Road – Int. No. 164-209,
14. Windsor Locks – Route 140 at Woodland Street and Southwest Street – Int. No. 165-218
It is the Department’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.
The design plans for the projects are expected to be completed in June 2017 and the projects are tentatively expected to be advertised for construction in August 2017.
Anyone interested in requesting information on this project may do so by contacting Mr. Patrick I. Onwuazor, Project Manager at (860) 594-2743.  Please make reference to Project Nos. 171-393 and    171-394.