Public Open House Regarding Pedestrian Improvements at Ramp Termini in East Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct an open house meeting concerning pedestrian improvements at multiple highways on- and off-ramps in East Hartford on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at the East Hartford Town Hall located on 740 Main St. The meeting location is ADA accessible.

The open house is being held to provide the public and local community with the opportunity toview project-related materials and discuss any questions with the project team.For instructions on ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit portal.ct.gov/DOTEastHartford0042-0332. This project is a breakout project of the Greater Hartford Mobility Program.

"This Greater Hartford Mobility Program early action project provides critical pedestrian infrastructure,
increasing safety for vulnerable users at strategic locations," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Engineer Katherine Yale. "We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design."

Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements includes minor acquisitions, temporary construction easements, a defined traffic easement for traffic signal equipment, and rights to grade and construct driveways.

Construction is anticipated to begin spring 2028 based on the availability of funding and acquisition of rights of way. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $3 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.

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 week by contacting [email protected] or (860) 594-2841.

Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT 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.

Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please submit comments and questions by Tuesday, May 5, 2026, to [email protected],(860) 594-2020 or to Katherine Yale at [email protected] or (860) 594-2841. Please reference State Project No. 0042-0332 in the e-mail or voicemail.