The Department of Transportation’s (CTDOT) Office of Engineering is developing plans to remove and install pavement markings and signs in advance of and at the highway-railway grade crossings in twenty-four Connecticut towns. These towns are Chester, Haddam, Putnam, Coventry ,Killingly, Sprague, Deep River, Lisbon, Stafford, East Lyme, Mansfield, Thompson, Essex, Montville , Tolland, Franklin, Norwich, Waterford, Griswold, Old Saybrook, Willington, Groton, Plainfield and Windham.
The project includes extending edge lines, lane lines and center lines across grade crossings to reduce the potential for vehicles turning onto the railroad tracks. It also involves replacement of faded and/or damaged advance railroad crossing signs and markings, and selective trimming to improve visibility of grade crossings.
The design is currently scheduled to be completed in November 2027, with construction anticipated to start in the spring of 2028, assuming acceptance of the project and availability of funding. This project will be undertaken with 100% federal funds.
It is CTDOT’s policy to keep the public informed and involved when such projects are undertaken. It is important that the community share its concerns with us to assist in the project’s development. If anyone has any questions or comments on the project, contact Brett Myskowski, Project Engineer, at (860) 574-2768 or by email at Brett.Myskowski@ct.gov. Please reference State Project No. 0172-0545.