2023 CTDOT Press Releases

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• 2/27/2023 Historic Warren Pony Truss Bridge in East Windsor Available for Preservation from CTDOT

  CTDOT invites proposals to relocate, rehabilitate, use, and maintain the historic steel superstructure of the Stiles Bridge, carrying Route 191 over the Scantic River in East Windsor.

• 2/22/2023 Upgrades to Light Fixtures and Roadway Lighting in Eastern CT

  CTDOT developing plans to replace light fixtures and roadway lighting systems in various Eastern CT communities.

• 2/22/2023 Community Connectivity Grant Program Funding Open for Connecticut Municipalities to Improve Pedestrian Safety and Access

  CTDOT announced a third solicitation for Community Connectivity Grants to towns and cities across Connecticut to fund municipal construction projects.

• 2/21/2023 Installations and Revisions of Traffic Control Signals in Various Connecticut Towns

  CTDOT developing plans to replace traffic signal controllers and cabinets at select state-owned traffic signals in Southwestern Connecticut

• 2/17/2023 Public Invited to Virtual Public Meetings for I-95 Stamford Planning and Environment Linkages Study

  CTDOT will host two virtual public meetings for the I-95 Stamford Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) Study on February 28 and March 1.

• 2/14/2023 Connecticut Department of Transportation Upgrades Public Transportation Customers Statewide to Premium Subscription of Transit App

  CTDOT provides free Transit Royale upgrades to all current and new users.

• 2/10/2023 Stamford Maintenance of Equipment (MOE) Facility Project

  CTDOT developing plans to bring the Stamford Maintenance of Equipment (MOE) Facility on 18 Cherry St. into a state of good repair and enhance daily operations

• 2/10/2023 Game Plan for Super Bowl 57: Don’t Drink and Drive

  CTDOT is warning everyone about the dangers of drunk and distracted driving heading into Super Bowl Sunday.

• 2/9/2023 Installations and Revisions of Traffic Control Signals at 14 Locations in Various Towns

  CTDOT is developing plans to replace existing traffic control signal equipment with new equipment to meet current standards at 14 locations.

• 2/3/2023 CTDOT Marks Transit Equity Day 2023 with Commitment to Accessible, Sustainable Public Transportation

  Transit Equity Day is observed on February 4 every year to commemorate the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks on her birthday.

• 2/3/2023 New Haven Line Schedule Adjustments Due to Temporary Center Platform Closure at the Stamford Transportation Center

  CTDOT is announcing the temporary closure of the Stamford Transportation Center’s center island platform for rehabilitation and upgrades to the elevators and escalators.

• 1/27/2023 State of Connecticut Launches EValuateCT Dashboard Highlighting Connecticut’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Market

  CTDOT hosts innovative dashboard built in collaboration with CTDMV and CTDEEP

• 1/26/2023 Connecticut Department of Transportation Seeking Proposals to Develop and Operate On-Demand Microtransit Service

  The Request for Proposal deadline is 4 p.m. EST, Friday, April 28, 2023.

• 1/23/2023 Connecticut Department of Transportation Joins National Campaign to Empower Passengers to Speak Up for Their Safety

  National Passenger Safety Week is January 22-28, 2023

• 1/20/2023 Hartford Line Schedule Adjustments to Accommodate Amtrak’s Rail Replacement Project 

  Schedule adjustments effective January 29, 2023, through April 7, 2023