DOT Project 0011-0160 Webpage
Welcome to the webpage for Project 0011-0160, Computerized Traffic Signal System (CTSS) Replacement Route 218 (Cottage Grove Road), in the Town of Bloomfield.
A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Tuesday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community with an opportunity to learn about the proposed project and allow an open discussion of any views and comments concerning the proposed improvements. A Q&A session will immediately follow the presentation.
This state project is located along Route 218 from Cigna Way/Bay Hill Drive (Int. No. 011-224 to the west) to Granby Street (Int. No. 011-233 to the east). The project has been initiated to replace the aging traffic signal infrastructure along this section of Route 218, as needed for a state of good repair, by replacing the existing Computerized Traffic Signal System (CTSS). The purpose of the project is to allow Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) to continue the deployment and use of advanced traffic signal technology to monitor and reduce travel times, upgraded traffic signal detection, using non-intrusive sensors to provide additional detection and visual capabilities.
There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements. The impacts are minimal around existing signal equipment and sidewalks at most project intersections.
Construction is anticipated to begin Fall 2025 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 $10,844,000. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
The project description and location map can be viewed here.
Please register for the virtual public information meeting at this Zoom link. Registration is required to participate. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the meeting.
This meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube: portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive.
Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please direct comments and questions by August 13th to:
- DOTProject0011-0160@ct.gov
- 860-594-2020
- And/or John Lockaby (John.Lockaby@ct.gov; (860) 594-2719)
Closed captioning will be available. Non-English translation options will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be available on CTDOT’s YouTube Virtual Public Information Meeting playlist: portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive.
Persons with limited internet access, use the call-in number 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 828 7042 6557. Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting John Lockaby (John.Lockaby@ct.gov; (860) 594-2719).
Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT’s Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five 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.
Additional Information for Public
After the meeting, we hope you’ll take a few extra minutes to fill out our brief survey.