The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that infrastructure improvements will be performed on the CTfastrak in New Britain, Newington, West Hartford, and Hartford. This project is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, April 1 and be completed on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The project 0063-0749 consists of milling and paving of the CTfastrak busway.
CTDOT Project No. 0063-0749 was awarded to Tilcon Connecticut Inc. at a cost of $6,145,000.00 on March 2 and is scheduled to be completed November 1, 2026. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 4 in Thomaston.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Paving of the CTfastrak busway will be completed in five segments: New Britain Station to East Street Station, East Street Station to Newington Junction Station, Newington Junction Station to Oakwood Ave, Oakwood Ave to Sigourney Station, and Sigourney Station to Asylum Ave.
Each segment will be closed in both directions and reponed when completed before closing the next segment. Only one segment shall be closed at a time.
Closures and bus detours will be coordinated through CTtransit. Closures to the CTfastrak busway can be expected between Wednesday, April 1 and Sunday, November 1, 2026. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.
Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area.