Public Information Meeting on Crosswalk Upgrades Across Eastern Connecticut

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) across Eastern Connecticut (East Hampton, East Lyme, Groton, Marlborough, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Portland, and Stonington) on Tuesday, December 8, 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. 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/DOTEasternCT0172-0551

"The project will improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians in several towns across Eastern Connecticut by installing and upgrading RRFB assemblies, sidewalk landing areas, ramps, and signage," 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 will be minimal. However, construction and/or permanent easements may be needed for RRFB components and/or sidewalk ramps.

Construction is anticipated to begin summer 2028 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of right(s) of way, and approval of permit(s). The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $2.2 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 90% federal funds and 10% state funds.

Individuals can listen to the meeting by calling 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 882 8423 5305. Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals 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.

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

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 December 22, 2026, to [email protected] or 860-594-2020. Please reference Project No. 0172-0551 in the email or voicemail.