News release from CTDOT.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (CTDOT) Office of Engineering is developing plans under State Project No. 0174-0492 to replace existing traffic control signal equipment in the cities and/or towns of Ansonia, Barkhamstead, Beacon Falls, Canton, Danbury, Sharon, Simsbury, Southbury, Suffield,
and Torrington.
The project involves the full replacements of the traffic signal equipment at twelve intersections. At applicable locations, pedestrian control features (countdown pedestrian indications, accessible pushbuttons, sidewalk ramps) will be upgraded in an effort to improve accessibility and pedestrian safety. CTDOT will coordinate with the City/Town during the design phase. The following intersections are included:
Traffic Control Signal – Full Replacement:
- 002-207 - Ansonia: Route 334 (Great Hill Road And Wakelee Avenue) At Lower Derby Avenue
- 005-201 - Barkhamstead: (Flashing Beacon) Us Route 44 (New Hartford Road) At Rte 318 (Ripley Hill Rd)
- 006-210 - Beacon Falls: Route 8 NB Off Ramp At Route 42
- 023-205 - Canton: U.S. Route 44 (Albany Turnpike) At U.S. Route 202
- 034-225 - Danbury: Route 37 (Padanaram Road) At Golden Hill Road And CVS Driveway
- 034-295 - Danbury: S.R. 840 (White Turkey Road Ext.) At Riverview Drive
- 034-296 - Danbury: Route 37 (Padanaram Road) At Jeannette Street
- 125-201 - Sharon: Route 41 (Gay Street) At Rhynus Road And Weeds Dam Road
- 128-235 - Simsbury: Route 167 (Bushy Hill Road) At Deer Park Road And Latimer Lane
- 130-216 - Southbury: Route 67 (Southford Rd) At Route 188 (Strongtown Rd) And Private Driveway
- 139-217 - Suffield: Route 75 (South Main Street And South Street) At South Main St
- 143-238 - Torrington: S.R. 800 (Winsted Rd) at Kennedy Dr and Private Driveway
The present schedule indicates that the design will be completed in July 2028, with construction anticipated to start in the spring of 2029, assuming acceptance of the project, availability of funding and receipt of any required right-of-way and environmental permits. This project will be undertaken with 20% federal and 80% state funds.
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. A public informational meeting will be conducted upon the completion of the preliminary design. At this time, it is not anticipated that a formal
public hearing will be necessary. If anyone has any questions or comments on this project, contact Kaethe Podgorski, Principal Engineer, at (860) 594-2189 or by e-mail at Kaethe.Podgorski@ct.gov. Please make reference to State Project No. 0174-0492