The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has been recognized with three awards in the America’s Transportation Awards for the Northeast Region. These awards, sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), highlight transportation projects that offer significant community benefits. The categories for judging include Quality of Life/Community Development, Operations Excellence, Best Use of Technology & Innovation, and Safety.
CTDOT received awards from the Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials (NASTO) region for three projects: Fairfield Avenue Bridge in Norwalk under Operations Excellence (Medium Project), Derby-Shelton Bridge Pedestrian and Bicyclist Access Improvements under Quality of Life/Community Development (Small Project), and Wrong Way Driver Detection System under Safety (Medium Project).
Garrett Eucalitto, Commissioner of CTDOT, stated, “No matter if we’re responding to an emergency, designing and constructing projects, or deploying new technology, the safety of all roadway users is our top priority.” He praised the dedication and hard work of CTDOT employees in improving lives through transportation.
Jim Tymon, Executive Director of AASHTO, remarked on the importance of these awards in showcasing vital projects delivered by state DOTs to enhance safety and mobility while improving quality of life.
Projects are first judged at a regional level based on size categories: Small (up to $10 million), Medium ($10 million to $100 million), and Large (over $100 million). Following regional competitions throughout the summer, top-scoring projects will advance to compete nationally. The Grand Prize will be selected by judges, while public voting will determine the People’s Choice Award. Winners will be announced at AASHTO’s annual meeting in November 2025 in Salt Lake City. Each winning project receives $10,000 for a scholarship fund or charitable cause.
Further details about nominees and awards can be found at americastransportationawards.org.
