News Release from CT Department of Transportation.
Members of the public are invited to
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
State Project No. 0174-0471
Traffic Control Signal Replacements in Northwest Connecticut
(Avon, Danbury, East Granby, Farmington, Kent, Middlebury, Simsbury, and Southbury)
Monday, August 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Learn More & Register: portal.ct.gov/DOTNorthwestCT0174-0471
- The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community with an opportunity to learn about the proposed project and allow an open discussion of any views and comments concerning the proposed improvements.
- A Q&A session will immediately follow the presentation.
- The replacement of traffic control signals will modernize aging infrastructure to current standards, maintaining reliable operation and improving safety at various intersections throughout Northwestern Connecticut.
- Right-of-way impacts are expected to be minimal around new signal equipment and newly installed sidewalks at some project intersections.
- Construction is expected to start summer 2027. The estimated cost is $14 million with 100% state funds.
- The public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting.
- Please direct comments and questions by Monday, August 25, 2025, DOTSignalReplacements@ct.gov or (860) 594-2189.
ACCESSIBILITY
- 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/ctdotVPlMarchive.
- For limited internet access, call (877) 853-5257 with Meeting ID 828 4528 3997. Project information can be mailed within one week by contacting Kaethe Podgorski at DOTSignalReplacements@ct.gov or (860) 594-2020.
- For hearing/speech disabilities, dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Request language assistance from CTDOT's Language Assistance at (860) 594-2109 at least five business days before meeting.
Southbury Traffic Lights Impacted:
- 130-203: Route 6 & 67 (Main St N) at S.R. 492 (Main St S) & Southbury Shopping Ctr.
- 130-205: Route 6 & 67 (Main St N) at Heritage Rd / Old Waterbury Rd
- 130-212: Route 67 (Southford Rd) at S.R. 487 (Kettletown Rd) & Community House Rd
- 130-213: Route 67 (Southford Rd) & Route 6 (Main St N) & Rte. 67 at I-84 Eastbound Ramps
- 130-214: Route 6 & 67 (Main St N) at I-84 Westbound Ramps
https://portal.ct.gov/dot/ctdot-press-releases/2025/public-information-meeting-on-traffic-control-signal-replacements-across-northwestern-connecticut