The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will hold a hybrid public information meeting about planned improvements to Exit 46 on Route 15 in New Haven and Woodbridge. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., with an inclement weather date set for February 10. Both in-person and Zoom attendance options are available, and registration is required.
The purpose of the meeting is to give residents and community members a chance to comment or ask questions about the proposed project. A presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Instructions for accessing the meeting and submitting feedback can be found at portal.ct.gov/DOTNEWHAVEN0092-0689.
Jeffrey Pfaffinger, CTDOT Project Manager, stated: “The installation of acceleration and deceleration lanes on Exit 46 will improve safety, mobility, and connectivity on Route 15, and the immediate connections with Route 69 and Route 63. The project also proposes to relocate the existing Route 15 northbound on-ramp to a new loop ramp. We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design.”
The proposed improvements involve one full property acquisition and two minor acquisitions. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2028 if funding is secured, rights of way are acquired, and permits are approved. The estimated cost of construction is approximately $90 million; federal funds are expected to cover 80% of costs while state funds will provide the remaining 20%.
For those without internet access, participation by phone is possible by calling (877) 853-5257 with Meeting ID: 845 8665 9721. Telecommunications Relay Services are available by dialing 711 for individuals with hearing or speech disabilities. Those who need project information mailed can contact Jeffrey Pfaffinger at (860) 594-2767 or Jeffrey.Pfaffinger@ct.gov.
Language assistance may be requested free of charge by contacting CTDOT’s Language Assistance Call Line at (860) 594-2109 at least five business days before the meeting.
A recording of the event will be posted after the meeting among other CTDOT Virtual Public Meetings at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.
Public comments can be submitted during a two-week period following the meeting until February 17, either by phone or email referencing Project No. 0092-0689.
CTDOT manages transportation policies across Connecticut through bureaus focused on engineering, operations, planning, and administration while providing services such as traffic updates and public transit options (official website). The agency emphasizes safety initiatives like work zone awareness campaigns and supports community infrastructure through grants (official website). Its headquarters are located in Newington but its services extend statewide (official website). Garrett Eucalitto serves as commissioner overseeing these efforts (official website).