The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced on April 13 a statewide effort to clean up litter along state roads and highways. The initiative, which began Monday and will continue through Friday, aims to address an increase in trash such as cups, bottles, and fast-food containers being discarded illegally.
This campaign is intended to keep Connecticut’s roadways clear of debris while reminding the public that maintaining clean roads is a shared responsibility. According to the official website, the Connecticut Department of Transportation promotes safety through programs like work zone awareness and supports community infrastructure via grants.
“Our team is out there cleaning up day after day, but the reality is simple: the trash we’re picking up is being thrown by the public. Connecticut’s roads don’t become littered on their own,” said Garrett Eucalitto, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation. “Time spent picking up litter is time taken away from other critical roadway maintenance. The public can make a difference by properly disposing their trash.”
The department maintains its headquarters in Newington and manages transportation services across all regions of Connecticut according to its official website. The agency provides an intermodal transportation network designed to improve quality of life and support economic growth according to its official website.
The current blitz focuses on areas where roadside debris has increased recently. It also comes ahead of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), which encourages safe driving near highway work zones at the start of construction season. Drivers are urged to slow down near work zones, remain alert, avoid distractions, and always drive sober.
Looking forward, CTDOT continues efforts supporting community connectivity through grant programs while working with contractors and consultants statewide according to its official website. More information about work zone safety can be found at ObeyTheOrange.com.
