Public Information Meeting on Route 9 Interchange Exit 38 Improvements in Newington and New Britain

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct an in-person public information meeting concerning the improvements to the Route 9 and Route 175 interchange (Interchange 38) on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Newington Town Hall at 200 Garfield Street in the Town Council Chambers. The meeting location is ADA accessible. This meeting will be held as an open-house style presentation where individuals can view project plans and discuss comments or questions with the project staff. A formal presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m.

For more project information and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit portal.ct.gov/Newington0093-0255.

"This project will alleviate high levels of congestion and improve safety for all roadway users by realigning the interchange and the Route 9 Exit 38 on- and off-ramps, "said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Stephen Hall, P.E. "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 are anticipated with the proposed improvements.

Construction is anticipated to begin winter 2029 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 $9.5 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.

For those who can't attend any of the in-person meetings or wish to view the content digitally can view a self-guided presentation at portal.ct.gov/Newington0093-0255. Project information can be mailed within one week by contacting Stephen Hall, P.E. at [email protected] or 860-594-2591.

Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).

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 submitcomments and questions here by Monday, November 23, 2026. Comments and questions can also be submitted to [email protected] or 860-594-2020. Please reference Project No. 0093-0255 in the email or voicemail.