The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct an in-person public information meeting concerning improvements to Pulaski Circle on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Travelers Center for Arts & Culture located in the Hartford Public Library-Main Branch at 500 Main Street in Hartford. In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at the same time and the same location.
The public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded. For more information about the project and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit portal.ct.gov/DOTHartford0063-0743. This is a Greater Hartford Mobility Program project.
“The proposed project will transform the existing Pulaski Circle into a modern roundabout to improve safety and mobility for all roadway users,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Michael Cherpak. “This project design includes modifications to the connecting roadways and nearby intersections, enhanced pedestrian crossings, sidewalks, traffic calming measures, and updated signage and pavement markings. We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design.”
There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements consisting of temporary easements and minor permanent easements.
Construction is anticipated to begin in 2029, based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way, and approval of permit(s). The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $20-30 million, anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals may also request that project information be mailed to them by contacting Michael Cherpak, P.E., Principal Engineer at Michael.Cherpak@ct.gov or 860-594-3155.
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.
The recording will also be posted following the meeting in CTDOT’s public meeting playlist at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.
Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please submit comments and questions by December 16, 2026, to bit.ly/63-743Hartford or 860-594-2020. Please reference Project No. 0063-0743 in the voicemail.