Public Information Meeting on Hartford Line Rail Program Phase 3B in Windsor Locks and Windsor

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct an in-person public information meeting concerning Phase 3B of the Hartford Line Rail Program on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Windsor Locks Town Hall at 50 Church Street in Windsor Locks at 6:00 p.m. The meeting location is ADA accessible.

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. For additional information, please visit portal.ct.gov/HartfordLineImprovements.

"This project will improve safety and capacity for the Amtrak Hartford Line corridor by establishing a double track from Windsor Locks to Windsor," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Jonathan Kang. "We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design."

The purpose of this project is to improve safety and capacity for the Amtrak Hartford Line corridor by establishing a double track from Windsor Locks to Windsor.

Right-of way impacts are expected to occur at several properties in the project area, with acquisition types including partial takes, permanent easements, and total takes.

Construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2026 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way, and approval of permits. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $160 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 63% federal funds and 37% state funds.

Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Jonathan Kang, P.E. at [email protected] or (860) 594-2754.

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.

Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please submit comments and questions here by Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Comments and questions can also be provided submitted by calling (860) 594-2020 or to [email protected] or (860) 594-2754. Please reference Project No. 0320-0008 in the email or voicemail.