highway design test
Project Number 76-205
Intersection Improvements
Routes 6 and 44 (Middle Turnpike and
Project Location Project Scope Project Information Contact More Information
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Project Location |
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County: Town: Manchester ConnDOT District: District 1 Planning Region: Capitol Region Council of Governments
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Project Scope |
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The project consists of improvements to two intersections on Middle Turnpike: at
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Project Information |
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Project Phase – Contract Award Process
Status Updates
February 2010 Project funding was made available from a combination of federal and state sources and the project was advertised for bids on December 16, 2009. Bids were opened on January 27, 2010.
At this time, the contract is tentatively scheduled to be awarded on March 12, 2010, and a notice to proceed with constructions activities could be issued as early as April 1, 2010.
November 2009 The State Bond Commission recently approved the use of State Bonds to fund the majority of this project. Therefore, the project is currently scheduled to be advertised for bids in December 2009, with construction again scheduled to begin in the spring of 2010.
August 2009 The design of the project has been completed. However, due to funding limitations, the advertising of the project for construction bids has been delayed. When funding becomes available, the project will be advertised and the construction schedule will be revised accordingly. Town officials will be kept informed of the schedule changes.
March 2008 The Department has been coordinating the design of this project with officials from the Town of
The preliminary design phase has been completed and the design was presented at a public informational meeting on February 13, 2008. The next phase of the design will include the acquisition of additional right of way as needed, obtaining environmental permits, design of construction “staging” plans, and coordination with utility companies.
Current Project Schedule:
Advertising – August, 2009 Start Construction – 2010 Project Completion – Fall 2011
These dates are dependent on several factors including timely acquisition of permits and right of way and availability of funding.
Project Cost
Estimated Construction Cost: $xx.x million
Funding Sources
Federal: xx% State: xx% Local: xx%
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Contact |
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William Britnell, P.E. Principal Engineer State Highway Design Phone: 860-594-3283 Email: William.Britnell@ct.gov
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More Information |
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Simulation of Proposed Traffic Operations
Meeting Information
Public Information Meeting Handouts Public Information Meeting Presentation
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