2023 CTDOT Press Releases

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• 9/7/2023 CTDOT Initiating Projects to Improve Pedestrian Safety on 87 Municipal Roads

  CTDOT working with municipalities to install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at locations throughout Connecticut

• 9/7/2023 Public Invited to Meeting Regarding Replacement of Bridge Carrying Old Colchester Road over Raymond Brook in Hebron

  CTDOT holding a virtual meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

• 9/6/2023 Public Invited to Meetings for the Eastern Connecticut Corridor Rail and Transit Feasibility Study Findings

  CTDOT holding public information meetings on September 19 and 20 in southeastern Connecticut.

• 9/6/2023 Public Invited to Meeting Regarding the Replacement of Bridge Carrying Route 110 over Butternut Hollow Brook in Shelton

  CTDOT holding a virtual meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

• 9/1/2023 Reminder: Temporary Shore Line East Construction Schedule Takes Effect September 5, 2023

  SLE riders are reminded that due to an Amtrak construction project, a temporary construction schedule takes effect Tuesday, September 5

• 8/31/2023 CTtransit and CTfastrak 31-Day Bus Passes Available for Purchase on Smartphones

  Expanded Token Transit program includes 31-day passes beginning Friday, September 1, 2023

• 8/30/2023 Hartford Line Schedule Adjustments Begin September 5, 2023 to Accommodate Changes to Amtrak Construction Projects

  Service adjustments will not affect any station boarding assignments

• 8/30/2023 Shore Line East Schedule Changes Effective September 5, 2023

  Schedule changes needed while Amtrak performs construction work on the SLE

• 8/28/2023 CTDOT Announces Proposed CTtransit Bus Service Changes in Central Connecticut

  Proposed service changes improves efficiencies and creates new local routes

• 8/28/2023 CTDOT Announces Gold Star Memorial Bridge Sidewalk Has Reopened

  Sidewalk reopened on August 28 after being closed for repairs since April

• 8/25/2023 Stay Sober and Safe this Labor Day Holiday

  CTDOT and State and Local police issue a reminder: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

• 8/24/2023 CTDOT Announces New Complete Streets Design Criteria to Improve Roadway Safety and Enhance Mobility

  New design criteria focuses on pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transit operations

• 8/23/2023 Train Service on the Metro-North New Canaan Branch Line Resumes Saturday, September 2, 2023

  Following completion of track improvement project, speed restriction in the Stamford area has been eliminated

• 8/22/2023 Public Invited to Meeting Regarding Culvert Replacement on Route 305 in Bloomfield and Windsor

  CTDOT holding a virtual meeting on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 7 p.m.

• 8/22/2023 Public Invited to Meeting Regarding Route 2 Eastbound Lane Modifications from Exit 6 to Exit 8 in Glastonbury

  CTDOT holding a virtual meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.