Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced James (Jim) Fallon will be next CTDOT Chief Engineer and Bureau Chief of Engineering and Construction. Fallon, who first began his career at the CTDOT in 1994, currently serves as the agency’s Assistant Chief Engineer. He will assume his new role on February 1, 2025.
Fallon will be responsible for overseeing billions of dollars of capital projects throughout the state, with investments and improvements planned for roads and bridges, transit stations, bicyclist and pedestrian facilities through a Complete Streets Design Directive, and more. He will oversee a Bureau of nearly 1,200 employees.
“Throughout his career, Jim has dedicated himself to the CTDOT in service to the people of Connecticut. As we continue delivering historic investments throughout our state, Jim’s leadership and experience will help us improve safety and mobility for everyone,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. “Jim’s knowledge and vision will be critical as we continue transforming the state’s infrastructure for future generations.”
“I am honored to have the trust of Commissioner Eucalitto to lead the Bureau of Engineering and Construction into the future. Connecticut is counting on us to deliver and I do not take that responsibility lightly,” said Fallon. “Our priorities and initiatives are not just focused on moving vehicles across our roadways, but also are ensuring bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders, and all who use our infrastructure can do so safely and easily. I look forward to continuing delivering projects that make a difference in communities throughout the state.”
Fallon will succeed CTDOT Chief Engineer Scott Hill, who is retiring on February 1, 2025, after more than 37 years of service to the state of Connecticut.
Fallon began his career with the CTDOT in 1994 within the divisions of Traffic Engineering and Highway Operations. Later, he worked in the Office of Finance, planning CTDOT capital projects. He then managed a newly created Office of Quality of Assurance, ensuring technical audits and process reviews were completed and met agency goals and objectives. Fallon continued his career within the divisions of Design Services, Facilities and Transit, and Highway Design, overseeing and managing muti-faceted multimodal projects throughout the state. In 2020, he was promoted to Assistant Chief Engineer, overseeing more than $2 billion in annual capital construction projects.
Fallon is a member of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Council on Highway and Streets, and graduated from the AASHTO Executive Institute and the AASHTO Management Institute. Additionally, Fallon serves on the University of Connecticut Civil and Environmental Engineering Advisory board, and has previously been a member of various Transportation Research Board committees as well as the Merritt Parkway Advisory Committee.
Fallon, a resident of Berlin, received his Bachelor of Arts from Fairfield University, his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Connecticut, and his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut.
For more information about the Connecticut Department of Transportation, visit ct.gov/dot.