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CTDOT is Developing Plans to Replace Traffic Signals at State Owned Intersections Across Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is developing plans to replace traffic signal controllers/cabinets and install cellular modems at select state-owned traffic signals across Connecticut in Berlin, Bloomfield, Cheshire, Cromwell, Durham, East Hartford, Enfield, Glastonbury, Manchester, Meriden, Middletown, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Rocky Hill, Somers, Southington, South Windsor, Tolland, Vernon, West Hartford and Windsor.
The design plans for this project are expected to be completed in February 2026 with a tentative advertising date for construction of May 2026.
The following locations are included:
- Route 176 (Main Street) at Market Square and Garfield Street in Newington
- Route 173 (Willard Avenue) at Stoddard Avenue in New Britain in Newington
- Route 176 (Main Street) at Lowrey Place and CVS Driveway in Newington
- Route 176 (Hartford Avenue) at Mountain Road and North Mountain Road in Newington
- Route 173 (Willard Avenue) at Louis Street in Newington
It is CTDOT’s policy to keep the public informed and involved when such projects are undertaken. It is important that the community share its concerns with CTDOT to assist in the project’s development. If anyone has any questions or comments on this project, contact John W. Lockaby, Project Manager at (860) 594-2721 or via email at John.Lockaby@ct.gov. Please refer to Project No. 0171-521.
State Project No. 0093-0251– Route 175 (Cedar Street) Sidewalk Installation
Construction of a 5' wide concrete sidewalk along the north side of Route 175 (Cedar Street) from Fenn Rd to Old Farm Dr/Maple Hill Avenue.
Schedule: Spring 2026
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Presentation of Project from 4/30/25 Public Information Meeting
State Project No. 0170-0459 – Traffic Control Signal and Pedestrian Control Feature Upgrades
Installations and Revisions of Traffic Control Signals at Route 176 (Main St.) at Route 287 (East Robbins Ave.) and Robbins Ave.
Schedule: Completed in June 2023
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For more information, please contact: Gregory R. Palmer at Gregory.Palmer@ct.gov or (860) 594-2748
State Project No. 093-218 – Coordinated Traffic Signal System
Traffic Signal Replacement and Technology update.
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For more information, please contact: john.korte@ct.gov or (860) 594-3459
State Project No. 0007-0250: Berlin Turnpike Signal Replacements
Schedule: 2021-2022
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Newington Virtual PIM Confirmation letter.
Project description and Location
Berlin Turnpike Technology Workshop
Contact: Mark.Makuch@ct.gov or by phone at (860) 594-2722.
Project No. 172-473: Route 9 Highway Resigning & Renumbering
Schedule: 2021
Replace major and minor signing on Route 9 Northbound and Southbound, including entrance and exit ramps, from the I-95 interchange in Old Saybrook to Exit 16 in Middletown and renumbering each exit within the entire Route 9 corridor from the I-95 interchange in Old Saybrook to the I-84 interchange in Farmington.
For more information, contact: David Rundio, Project Engineer, at (860) 594-2727 or email: David.Rundio@ct.gov. Please make reference to Project No. 172-473.
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Proposal PP-093-017: Route 505 Roundabout
Schedule: Concept Phase Future Project
Evaluating roundabout concepts at the intersection of Fenn Road, Holly Road, and Ella Grasso Boulevard. Conceptual project is not funded. If CDOT moves forward and if funding becomes available, CDOT expects 2 to 3 years for design and 1 to 2 years for construction. Construction may occur in the middle to later part of the 2020 decade. CDOT will coordinate with Town of Newington sidewalk plan and bicycle plan.
For more information contact Matthew R. Vail, P.E. Transportation Principal Engineer, at (860) 594-3274 or email: Matthew.Vail@ct.gov
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Public Information Meeting Presentation
Public Information Meeting Handout