2024 CTDOT Press Releases

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• 4/11/2024 Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding the Replacement of Bridge Carrying Groton Long Point Road over Amtrak Railroad in Groton

  CTDOT is holding a virtual meeting on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

• 4/8/2024 Public Invited to Informational and CEPA Scoping Meeting Regarding the Removal of the Traffic Signals on Route 9 in Middletown

  CTDOT is holding a public informational and CEPA scoping meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Wesleyan University.

• 4/5/2024 CTDOT Urges Travelers to Stay Safe and Plan Ahead for Total Eclipse on Monday

  Public encouraged to check CTroads.org for real-time traffic updates and conditions

• 4/5/2024 Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding U.S. Route 1 Road Diet Project in Fairfield

  CTDOT is holding an in-person meeting on April 25, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. A virtual option will also be available.

• 4/4/2024 Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding the Route 146 Corridor Management Plan in Branford and Guilford

  CTDOT is holding in-person meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 6:30-8:00 p.m., at the Branford Fire Headquarters, 45 N. Main Street in Branford.

• 4/3/2024 Installations and Revisions of Traffic Control Signals in Litchfield County

  CTDOT is developing plans to replace traffic signal controllers and cabinets at state-owned traffic signals and communication equipment throughout Litchfield County.

• 4/1/2024 Driving? Put the Phone Away or Pay

  Law Enforcement Agencies Across Connecticut to Apprehend Distracted Drivers as Part of Put the Phone Away or Pay Campaign

• 4/1/2024 Hartford Line Weekend Schedule Adjustments to Accommodate Amtrak’s Grade Crossing Renewal Project

  Temporary weekend train service adjustments are effective in April and May 4-5, 2024.

• 3/31/2024 At CTDOT Safety Will Always Be Our Top Priority

  Our staff of more than 3,200 live and work in communities across the state, and our friends and family members travel on the roads we maintain. We take the responsibility of safety seriously, and it is at the heart of everything we do.

• 3/29/2024 CTDOT Announces Stairwell at Harbor Yard Parking Garage Will Open Monday, April 1

  The west stairs closest to the arena were closed due to safety concerns and completely replaced and upgraded as part of emergency project

• 3/28/2024 CTDOT, Local Officials, Announce Renaming of the Fairfield Metro Station to Fairfield-Black Rock Station

  Along with the name change, additional pedestrian safety improvements are planned at the station

• 3/28/2024 Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding Rehabilitation of the I-84 Eastbound Flyover to I-91 Northbound in Hartford

  CTDOT is holding a virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

• 3/28/2024 Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding the Rehabilitation of Bridge Carrying West Stafford Road over Culvert in Stafford

  CTDOT is holding a virtual meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

• 3/27/2024 Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding Rehabilitation of the I-84 Eastbound Flyover to I-91 Northbound in Hartford

  CTDOT is holding a virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

• 3/25/2024 Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Microtransit Services in Connecticut

  Customers Can Request, Schedule New On-Demand Ride Services