Public Information Meeting Regarding Accessible Pedestrian Signal Upgrades in Eastern Connecticut

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the Accessible Pedestrian Signal Upgrades in Eastern Connecticut on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

The public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. The meeting will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded. For instructions on accessing the meeting and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit portal.ct.gov/DOTEasternCT0172-0541.

"These features are expected to enhance pedestrian usage at traffic signals and intended to reduce pedestrians-vehicles crashes," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Balazs Szoke. "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 are expected to be minimal around new pedestrian equipment and sidewalks at some project intersections.

Construction is anticipated to begin spring 2028 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 $6 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 90% federal funds and 10% state funds.

For audio access, listen to the meeting by calling 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 852 7784 2505. Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). The public may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Balazs Szoke at [email protected] or 860-594-2745.

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.

Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom. The recording will also be posted following the meeting in CTDOT's public meeting playlist at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.

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 Monday, June 15, 2026, to Balazs Szoke at [email protected] or 860-594-2020. Please reference Project No. 0172-0541 in the email or voicemail.