The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (Department) Office of Engineering is developing plans to provide acceleration and deceleration lanes for all four ramps accessing Route 15 at interchange 59. The work also includes the addition of a new loop ramp to access Route 15 northbound from Route 69 southbound in New Haven and Woodbridge.
The project involves the widening of Route 15 to incorporate acceleration and deceleration lanes for all ramps at interchange 59. Bridge No. 00771, Route 15 over Route 63, will be replaced and Bridge No. 00772, Route 15 over Route 69 and West River, will be widened to accommodate the proposed widening on Route 15. Improvements on Route 69 will be minimal and will match into the congestion improvements constructed under Project 92-672.
The present schedule indicates that the design will be completed in June of 2025, with construction anticipated to start in the spring of 2026, 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 80-percent federal funds and 20-percent 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. A public informational meeting will be conducted upon the completion of the preliminary design. At this time, it is not anticipated that a formal public hearing will be necessary.
If anyone has any questions or comments on this project, contact Susan M. Libatique, Principal Engineer, at (860) 594-3179 or by e-mail at Susan.Libatique@ct.gov. Please make reference to State Project No. 92-689.