2022 CTDOT Press Releases

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• 3/7/2022 Upgrade of Pedestrian Facilities at Existing Traffic Control Signals in Various CT Municipalities

  CTDOT is developing plans to upgrade existing pedestrian crossing equipment in 25 locations.

• 3/4/2022 CTDOT Unveils the Four Winning “Name the Snowplow” Contest Names

  The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced today the four winning names from its inaugural “Name the Snowplow” contest. The winning names are Scoop Dogg, Husky McSalty, Buzz Iceclear, and Plowzilla.

• 3/2/2022 CTDOT Holding a Virtual Information Meeting on Route 85 Improvements in Salem and Montville

  Members of the Public Invited to Attend March 15 Meeting

• 3/1/2022 CTDOT Holding a Virtual Information Meeting on the Installation of Centerline Rumble Strips on Route 153 in Essex

  Members of the Public are Invited to Attend and Learn More About the Project

• 2/18/2022 CTDOT Invites the Public to a Virtual Information Meeting on the Stamford Transportation Center Master Plan

  Residents Encouraged to Attend March 7 Virtual Meeting and Learn More about the Project

• 2/10/2022 Governor Lamont Announces Investments in Ten Connecticut Communities To Reduce Transportation Emissions

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced the Connecticut Department of Transportation is awarding $24 million in federal funds to ten transportation projects aimed at improving air quality in Connecticut. As part of the Federal Highway Administration’s Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program, Connecticut invests federal funds in local, cost-effective projects that will reduce vehicle exhaust emissions in areas of the state that do not attain national air quality standards.

• 2/10/2022 CTDOT Releases Updated Five-Year Capital Plan with Renewed Sustainability Commitment

  The Connecticut Department of Transportation released an interim five-year Capital Plan, covering fiscal years 2022 – 2026 with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emission, protecting natural and community resources, and improving the health and safety of residents. The interim five-year Plan includes capital investments in roadways and bridges, public transportation, and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

• 2/4/2022 CTDOT Marks Transit Equity Day 2022 with Commitment to Accessible, Clean Transportation

  The Connecticut Department of Transportation today will recognize Transit Equity Day 2022 with a renewed commitment to providing equitable transportation for all people. Transit Equity Day is observed annually on February 4, to commemorate the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks on her birthday and her unfinished work to end inequities in transportation.

• 2/3/2022 Governor Lamont Announces $8.2 Million in State Grants To Support Transportation Safety Upgrades and Improved Accessibility in Seventeen Towns and Cities

  Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation is awarding $8.2 million in grants to 17 towns and cities across Connecticut under a state-funded competitive grant program for local projects that support improved mobility and accessibility, as well as pedestrian and bicycle safety.

• 1/28/2022 Governor Lamont Activates State Emergency Operations Center, Implements Tractor Trailer Ban Ahead of Severe Winter Storm

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as a severe winter storm with blizzard conditions is anticipated to impact Connecticut, he is implementing a travel ban on tractor trailers for all limited access highways statewide effective at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2022, and remaining in effect until further notice.

• 1/21/2022 CTDOT Announces Service Changes for the Hartford Line

  The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced rail service changes on the Hartford Line due to staffing challenges within the Amtrak system caused by the recent increase in positive COVID-19 cases. The following rail schedule changes will go into effect on Monday, January 24, 2022 and will continue until Sunday, March 27, 2022.

• 1/21/2022 Governor Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Giulietti Meet with New Amtrak President and CEO Stephen Gardner to Discuss Opportunities to Advance Rail in Connecticut

  Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti today met in New Haven with the newly appointed president and CEO of Amtrak, Stephen Gardner, to discuss the partnership between the state and Amtrak and opportunities to advance rail infrastructure in Connecticut.

• 1/16/2022 CTDOT Announces Modified Train Schedule Due to Winter Storm and Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

  The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced train schedule modifications for the impending winter storm and the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday from Sunday, January 16 to Monday, January 17, 2022.

• 1/14/2022 CTDOT Invites the Public to a Virtual Public Information Meeting for the Replacement of Bridge No. 07036 Route 138 over Unnamed Brook Town of Griswold, Connecticut

  The Connecticut Department of Transportation will conduct a Virtual Public Information Meeting concerning the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 07036, Route 138 over an Unnamed Brook on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be live streamed via Microsoft Teams Live Event and YouTube Live. A Q&A session will immediately follow the presentation which will be recorded.

• 1/14/2022 CTDOT Announces New Express Bus Route 940 Connecting Waterbury and Meriden

  The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced the launch of the new Route 940 Meriden-Waterbury Express serving Meriden and Waterbury, Connecticut. The service will operate fare-free until February 28, 2022.