Welcome to the webpage for State Project 0174-0471, Traffic Control Signal Replacements in Northwest Connecticut in Avon, Danbury, East Granby, Farmington, Kent, Middlebury, Simsbury, and Southbury.
A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
This meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments and 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The purpose of this project is to replace aging and outdated traffic signal infrastructure with new equipment to fit current standards. Full and partial replacement locations are selected annually throughout the state based on an assessment of existing conditions at state-owned traffic signals.
Full replacements may include span poles, mast arms, pedestals, signal heads, span wires, conduits, vehicle detection equipment, and/or signing and pavement markings. Both full and partial replacements may include modifications to pedestrian control features 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 start spring 2027. The estimated cost is $14 million with 100% state funds.
The proposed project description can be viewed here:
Register for the meeting here.
After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with the meeting access link.
Comments and questions can be submitted during the two-week public comment period after the meeting by Monday, August 25, 2025, to:
- DOTSignalReplacements@ct.gov
- (860) 594-2189
- Please reference State Project No. 0174-0471 in the email or voicemail.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 828 4528 3997. 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 V. 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 CTDOT’s public meeting playlist at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.
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.