2023 CTDOT Press Releases

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• 11/2/2023 Public Invited to Meeting Regarding the Realignment of Route 8 Southbound Exit 34 Off-Ramp at Watertown Avenue and Robbins Street in Waterbury

  CTDOT holding a conceptual public information meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

• 11/2/2023 Public Invited to Meeting Regarding the Rehabilitation of Br. Nos. 05685 and 05686 carrying I-384 over I-84 in East Hartford

  CTDOT holding a virtual meeting on November 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

• 11/2/2023 Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding the Route 146 Corridor Management Plan Project in Branford and Guilford

  CTDOT holding meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

• 10/27/2023 CTDOT Announces Public Information Meetings for the Greater Hartford Mobility Study

  CTDOT holding two public information meetings to present Study recommendations, gather input from community.

• 10/25/2023 New Haven Line Schedule Adjustment Effective October 29, 2023

  CTDOT is reminding riders of the upcoming schedule adjustment that will take effect on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

• 10/25/2023 Governor Ned Lamont Proclaims October 25 as “Buckle Up Phone Down Day” in Connecticut

  Connecticut joins other states to issue the Buckle Up Phone Down Challenge to Help Save Lives

• 10/20/2023 Governor Lamont Announces Advancement of the Connecticut Department Of Transportation’s Greater Hartford Mobility Study

  Study Focused On Shaping the Future of the Greater Hartford Region Transportation System; Final Report Will Be Published in November

• 10/20/2023 CTDOT Announces Finalization of Service and Fare Equity (SAFE) Analysis

  CTDOT announced the finalization of the most recent Service and Fare Equity (SAFE) Analysis which included proposed rail and bus service changes, rail fare increases, and an evaluation of the reintroduction of bus fares.

• 10/19/2023 ‘National Move Over Day’ a Reminder to Drivers to Protect Roadside Workers

  Saturday, October 21 is the day to recognize the dangers faced by first responders as roadside deaths surge after dark.

• 10/19/2023 CTDOT Announces Rail Safety Training Drill to Occur Saturday, October 21, in Hartford

  Emergency response drill provides important training for first responders

• 10/18/2023 Connecticut Law Enforcement Launches Statewide Campaign to Crack Down on Distracted Driving

  Campaign to Run October 15 through October 31

• 10/16/2023 CTDOT Announces Launch of the Snowplow Naming Contest for Connecticut Schools

  CTDOT launched the Snowplow Naming Contest that allows K-12 schools to vie for the honor of naming four tandem axle tow plows.

• 10/16/2023 October 15-21 is National Teen Driver Safety Week

  CTDOT Encourages Parents to Talk to Their Teens About the Importance of Driving Safety

• 10/13/2023 Public Invited to Meeting Regarding the Removal of the Exit 21 Off-Ramp on I-84 Eastbound in Waterbury

  CTDOT holding an in-person meeting on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

• 10/13/2023 Public Invited to Meeting Regarding Replacement of Bridge Carrying I-395 over Bishop Crossing Road in Griswold

  CTDOT is holding a public information meeting on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.