The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced it is preparing plans to replace traffic signal controllers and cabinets, as well as install cellular modems at selected state-owned intersections across Connecticut. The work will take place in several towns including Berlin, Bloomfield, Cheshire, Cromwell, Durham, East Hartford, Enfield, Glastonbury, Manchester, Meriden, Middletown, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Rocky Hill, Somers, Southington, South Windsor, Tolland, Vernon, West Hartford and Windsor.
Design plans for the project are expected to be completed by February 2026. CTDOT anticipates advertising the construction phase in May 2026.
The list of locations covers numerous intersections on major routes such as Route 71A at Lincoln Street in Berlin; multiple sites along Route 218 and Route 189 in Bloomfield; key intersections on Waterbury Road in Cheshire; Main Street and Shunpike Road crossings in Cromwell; points along Main Street and Wallingford Road in Durham; Burnside Avenue sites in East Hartford; various locations on Hazard Avenue and Broad Brook Road in Enfield; Hebron Avenue intersections in Glastonbury; Oakland Street and Tolland Turnpike crossings in Manchester; Broad Street sites in Meriden; South Main Street areas in Middletown; Franklin Square and East Main Street spots in New Britain; Main Street junctions throughout Newington and Plainville; Maple Street crossings in Rocky Hill; main thoroughfares through Somers and Southington including South Main Street and Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike intersections; Sullivan Avenue site in South Windsor; Industrial Park Road West location in Tolland; multiple sites on Hartford Turnpike and Union Street through Vernon as well as Reservoir Road at I-84 ramps. Additional improvements are planned for Kane Street near I-84 ramps and shopping centers plus Poquonock Avenue locations within Windsor.
CTDOT emphasized its commitment to public involvement during these projects. “It is CTDOT’s policy to keep the public informed and involved when such projects are undertaken. It is important that the community share its concerns with CTDOT to assist in the project’s development,” a department statement said.
Residents with questions or comments about the project can contact John W. Lockaby at (860) 594-2721 or by email at John.Lockaby@ct.gov referencing Project No. 0171-521.
