Project 0155-0176 Webpage
Welcome to the webpage for Project 0155-0176, Intersection Improvements at Bishop’s Corner in the Town of West Hartford.
A public information meeting for the project will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bishop’s Corner Senior Center located at 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford, CT. There will be an open house starting at 6:30 p.m. followed by a formal presentation at 7:00 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.
The purpose of the project is to improve pedestrian mobility and overall operations at the intersection. The deficiencies with current pedestrian facilities, undesirable geometry, and traffic congestion make this area unfavorable for pedestrian travel. The proposed improvements include eliminating all channelized right-turn lanes and islands at the intersection.
The existing sidewalk will be replaced with an 8-foot side path that will accommodate pedestrian and bicycle travel. Pedestrian push buttons will be relocated from the islands to the corners of the intersection. Relocating the pedestrian push buttons and eliminating the islands will allow pedestrians to cross directly from one side of the road to the other, providing the shortest crossing distance. New traffic signals and sidewalk ramps will also be installed.
The proposed improvements will require minor property acquisitions and easements to accommodate sidewalk reconstruction and traffic signal equipment.
Construction is anticipated to begin summer of 2027 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way, and approval of permits.
The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $7.8 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
The proposed project plan can be viewed here.
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 November 5th, 2024 to:
- DOTProject155-176@ct.gov
- 860-594-2020
- Joseph D. Arsenault, Project Manager, (860-594-3471; joseph.d.arsenault@ct.gov)
A Virtual Public Information Meeting (VPIM) was previously held for the project on Thursday, July 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
A recording of the Virtual Public Informational Meeting can be viewed here.
The Report of Meeting for the Virtual Public Information Meeting can be viewed here.
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.