Press Releases
10/15/2019
Proposed Interchange Improvements on Route 15 Southbound at Exit 57 in Orange
The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (Department) Office of Engineering is developing plans to make interchange improvements on Route 15 southbound at Exit 57 in the town of Orange.
The purpose of the project is to reduce the occurrence of rear-end crashes and congestion at the on-ramp from Route 34 eastbound onto Route 15 southbound, by removing the stop-controlled interchange to provide an acceleration lane for traffic to merge onto Route 15. The project involves widening Route 15 for the acceleration lane which will require tree removal and modifying pavement markings. Additionally, all four inner loop ramps will be milled and overlaid with high friction pavement.
The present schedule indicates that the design will be completed in June 2021, with construction anticipated to start in spring 2022, assuming acceptance of the project, availability of funding and receipt of any required right-of-way and environmental permits. This project will be undertaken with eighty percent (80%) federal and twenty percent (20%) state funds.
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 the Department to assist in the project's development. At this time, it is not anticipated that a public informational meeting or a formal public hearing will be necessary.
Anyone interested in receiving information on this project may do so by contacting Matthew R. Vail, P.E., Principal Engineer, at (860) 594-3274 or by e-mail at Matthew.Vail@ct.gov. Please make reference to State Project No. 0106-0130.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot