Welcome to the webpage for State Project 0172-0535 Traffic Control Signal Replacements across Eastern Connecticut in Chaplin, Griswold, Ledyard, New London, Norwich, Old Saybrook, and Plainfield.
A virtual public informational meeting for the project was held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
This meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. The meeting will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded.
The purpose of this project is to replace aging and outdated traffic signal infrastructure with new equipment to current standards. Replacement and partial upgrade locations are selected annually throughout the state based on an assessment of existing conditions at state-owned traffic signals.
Full replacements may include installation of span poles, mast arms, pedestals, signal heads, span wires, conduits, vehicle detection equipment, and/or signing and pavement markings. Modifications to pedestrian control features will also be incorporated at full replacement locations. These include items such as pedestrian countdown heads, push buttons, sidewalk ramps, and sidewalk extensions.
Right-of-way impacts are expected to be minimal around new signal equipment and sidewalks at some project intersections.
Construction is expected to begin spring 2027. The estimated cost is $10 million, with 100% state funds.
The proposed project plans can found below:
Comments and questions were accepted during the two-week public comment period after the meeting, ending on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter the Meeting ID 821 3590 1168. Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one (1) week by contacting Kaethe Podgorski at DOTSignalReplacements@ct.gov or (860) 594-2189.
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.
Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom. The recording will also be posted following the meeting in the list of CTDOT virtual public meetings.
Additional Information for Public
Voluntary Feedback Survey - After the meeting, we hope you’ll take a few extra minutes to fill out our brief survey.