CTDOT Press Releases
12/01/2023
Public Invited to Informational Meetings Regarding Horizontal Curve Signing on Local Roads Throughout Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a series of virtual public information meetings concerning the installation of horizontal curve signing on local roads throughout Connecticut.
The virtual public information meetings are being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed projects. The meetings will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded.
“Improved horizontal curve delineation is recognized nationally as a low-cost proven safety countermeasure to prevent fatal and serious injury crashes on roadway curves,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Claire Sylvestre. “We value the public’s feedback on these important safety projects and encourage them to attend a meeting.”
Enhanced horizontal curve delineation may be beneficial when the curve radius is sharp, there is limited sight distance to and around the curve, and/or there are unexpected geometric features within the curve, such as an intersection or change in the curve radius.
Proposed Locations:
- District 1 (Central Connecticut)
- District 2 (Eastern Connecticut)
- District 3 (South Central and Western Connecticut)
- District 4 (Northwestern Connecticut)
For instructions on accessing the meetings and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit:
- District 1 (Central Connecticut) on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. http://portal.ct.gov/DOTProject0171-0472
- District 2 (Eastern Connecticut) on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. https://portal.ct.gov/DOT0172-0508
- District 3 (South Central and Western Connecticut) on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. https://portal.ct.gov/DOT0173-0520
- District 4 (Northwestern Connecticut) on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. https://portal.ct.gov/DOT0174-0451
Right-of-way impacts associated with each proposed project are not anticipated.
Construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2024. These projects are anticipated to be undertaken with 100% federal funds.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meetings—please visit the project webpage for call-in information. Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Balazs Szoke at TrafficSafety.DOT@ct.gov or (860) 594-2745.
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.
These meetings will also be livestreamed on the CTDOT YouTube channel; no registration is required. Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recordings will also be posted immediately following the meeting in the list of CTDOT virtual public meetings at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.
Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following each meeting. Please reference the state project number in your voicemail or email.
To submit comments and questions, call (860) 594-2020 or email:
- 0171-0472 District 1 (Central Connecticut)—DOTProject0171-0472@ct.gov by December 19, 2023
- 0172-0508 District 2 (Eastern Connecticut)—DOTProject0172-0508@ct.gov by December 21, 2023
- 0173-0520 District 3 (South Central and Western Connecticut)—DOTProject0173-0520@ct.gov by December 26, 2023
- 0174-0451 District 4 (Northwestern Connecticut)—DOTProject0174-0451@ct.gov by December 28, 2023
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