Traffic & Transit
Senator Announces Traffic Signal Upgrade Informational Meeting
The Connecticut Department of Transportation would hold the virtual meeting on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m.
Press release from the Office of Connecticut Senator Matt Lesser:
September 28, 2020
State Senator Matt Lesser (D-Newington) is announcing a virtual public information meeting regarding a proposed project to upgrade the Coordinated Traffic Signal System (CTSS) on the Berlin Turnpike in Wethersfield, Newington, and Berlin. The Connecticut Department of Transportation would hold the virtual meeting on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m.
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The purpose of the project would be to replace and upgrade existing traffic control signals and communications equipment at fifteen state-owned coordinated intersections along U.S. Route 5/Route 15 (Berlin Turnpike) that have surpassed their life expectancy and do not meet current Department standards. The project will also include the installation of Adaptive Traffic Signal Control and the deployment of Connected Vehicle technology.
“For the amount of people that use the Berlin Turnpike every day, the traffic lights and traffic system should be as up to date as possible and be nothing but the best for all drivers,” said Sen. Lesser.
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Construction is expected to begin in Fall 2021 based on the availability of funding, approval of permits, and acquisition of rights of way. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $13 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80 percent federal funds and 20 percent state funds. The public informational meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (888) 831-8967 and entering the Participant Code when prompted: 4490207. Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). A recording of the formal presentation will be posted to YouTube following the event and will also be available in the list of DOT virtual public meetings.
This press release was produced by the Office of Connecticut Senator Matt Lesser. The views expressed here are the author's own.