Public Information Meeting on Accessible Pedestrian Signal Upgrades in Greater Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the installation of Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) upgrades across Greater Hartford (Berlin, Bloomfield, Bristol, East Windsor, Meriden, Middletown, New Britian, Newington, Newington, Plainville, Somers, Southington, South Windsor, Vernon, and Windsor) on *Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

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. The meeting will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded. For instructions on accessing the meeting and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit portal.ct.gov/DOTCentralCT0171-0514.

"APS upgrades will provide the traveling public with improved tools to safely use crosswalks and promote non-vehicular mobility at various state-maintained traffic control signals across the Greater Hartford area," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Balazs Szoke. "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 minor at certain locations.

Construction is anticipated to begin summer 2027 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights-of-way, and approval of permit(s). The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $7 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 90% federal, and 10% state funds.

Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 824 0378 9018. 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 Balazs Szoke at [email protected] or (860) 594-2745.

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.

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/ctdotVPIMarchive.

Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please submit comments and questions by *Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to [email protected] or (860) 594-2020. Please reference Project No. 0171-0514 in the email or voicemail.