Project 0034-0351
Welcome to the webpage for Project 0034-0351, Intersection Improvements on Route 39 (Clapboard Ridge Road) at Beckerle Street and East Gate Road, in the City of Danbury.
A Virtual Public Information Meeting was held on June 29, 2020 and is posted to YouTube at this location: https://youtu.be/BE8wOBhcFOQ
Report of Meeting from Virtual Public Information Meeting: 0034-0351_VPIM_ROM
The public comment period is open through August, 12, 2020. If you would like to leave a comment or ask a question, you may send us an email or leave a voicemail.
Project Email: DOTProject0034-0351@ct.gov (preferred)
Phone: (860) 944-1111 (Please be sure to reference the project in your voicemail.)
Optional Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6VKKYTF
Project Description
The purpose of this project is to address the left-turn movements during peak hours on Route 39 at Beckerle Street and East Gate Road. The Office of the State Traffic Administration issued a certificate (No. 034-1603-02) to the City of Danbury on June 2, 2016 agreeing to make operational and safety improvements along Route 39 at the intersections of Beckerle Street and East Gate Road if the proposed expansion to Danbury High School was completed. These improvements are being proposed to accommodate for the increase in vehicles making left-turn movements at these intersections to access the High School. The crash histories for these intersections show a pattern of rear-end collisions that may be associated with the lack of left-turn lanes and substandard sight lines. The Traffic Capacity and Level of Service (LOS) Analysis show the LOS of each intersection is expected to worsen if no improvements are made.
The proposed improvements include minor widening of Route 39 at the intersections with Beckerle Street and East Gate Road to allow for the addition of exclusive left-turn lanes on the southbound approaches. This work will require minor modifications to the existing drainage system. The widening of Route 39 also impacts multiple driveways which will require reconstruction. Route 39 will be resurfaced by milling 3” and paving 3” and the traffic signals at both intersections will be replaced or modified for the new intersection configurations. This project also proposes tree clearing to address substandard sightlines.
There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements. A property title search has been requested for four properties along Route 39. All four properties will require easements, two sightline easements (including tree clearing), one slope easement, and an easement for traffic appurtenances.
Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2022 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 $ 4.1 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with eighty percent (80%) Federal funds and twenty percent (20%) State funds.
Project Documents
Project-wide Color Plan (click to view PDF)
Information for the Public
Beckerle Street Color Plan (click to view PDF)
East Gate Road Color Plan (click to view PDF)