2022 CTDOT Press Releases

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• 5/26/2022 Governor Lamont Announces ParkConneCT Program Will Resume This Summer, Offering Fare-Free and Increased Bus Services To State Parks and Beaches

• 5/26/2022 Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, CTDOT and AAA Remind Motorists to Slow Down

  According to AAA, road travel is expected to increase by nearly 5 percent compared to last year.

• 5/25/2022 CTDOT Announces First Public Meeting for the New Mix Program Focused on the Future of Mixmaster Interchange

  Members of the public invited to attend to learn more and offer comments on the long-term future of the Interstate 84 – Route 8 Interchange

• 5/25/2022 CTDOT Invites the Public to Virtual Informational Meeting for Route 57 Improvements in Westport

  CTDOT will conduct a virtual public information meeting at 7 p.m. on June 9, 2022 regarding intersection improvements at Route 57 at Route 136 in Westport

• 5/24/2022 Traffic Control Signal and Pedestrian Control Feature Upgrades

  CTDOT is developing plans to upgrade existing traffic control signal equipment or install new traffic control signal equipment 15 location in CT

• 5/23/2022 Governor Lamont Announces That M8 Electric Trains Have Arrived on Shore Line East

  Electric Trains Emit No Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Improve Service, Reliability, and Comfort for Riders

• 5/24/2022 Notice of Public Information Meeting Concerning the Rehabilitation of Bridge No. 06772 on Route 63 over Straitsville Brook in the Town of Naugatuck.

  The Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a public information meeting concerning the proposed Rehabilitation of Bridge No. 06772 on Route 63 over Straitsville Brook in the Town of Naugatuck on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. The formal presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. Refer to the project webpage for more detail: https://portal.ct.gov/DOTNaugatuck87-148

• 5/20/2022 Click It or Ticket Campaign Reminds Residents to Buckle Up

  2022 “Border-to-Border” Campaign to Kick Off in Conjunction with Massachusetts State Police

• 5/20/2022 Service Changes Announced for Shore Line East

  CTDOT is announcing service changes on Shore Line East effective May 24, 2022

• 5/17/2022 CTDOT Celebrates National Bike Month

  May is National Bike Month and CTDOT encourages the public to get outside and ride

• 5/13/2022 Interchange 33 on Interstate 95 in Stratford Fully Opens Today

  CTDOT announced that Exit 33 Southbound on Interstate 95 will be open to motorists at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022.

• 5/12/2022 Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Launches Railroad Safety National Ad Campaign on Connecticut Airwaves

  The nonprofit public safety education and awareness organization launched a national public awareness advertising campaign.

• 5/11/2022 Governor Lamont Announces Expansion of Virtual Mobility Assistance Pilot Program to Bradley International Airport

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut’s 18-month pilot program offering Aira at no cost for individuals who are blind or have low vision has been expanded to now include Bradley International Airport.

• 5/9/2022 Installations and Revisions of Traffic Control Signals in Various Towns

  CTDOT is developing plans to replace traffic signal controllers and cabinets at 15 state-owned traffic signals.

• 5/6/2022 Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry Opens for the 2022 Season

  Following delays, the oldest continuously operated ferry in America ready to launch Saturday, May 7, 2022