DOT Public Information Meeting Reinstallation and Removal of Horizon Curve Warning Signs 4/7
Posted on March 24, 2022
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced a public information meeting scheduled for April 7th regarding projects to improve horizontal curve waring signs. Read the full announcement below for more information regarding the scope of the project and how to participate in the public meeting:
Public Information Meeting April 7, 2022 re: Reinstallation and Removal of Horizon Curve Warning Signs in District 2 (Towns of Columbia / Killingworth / East Haddam / Marlborough / East Lyme / Old Lyme)
The Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a Public Informational Meeting concerning the proposed reinstallation and removal of Horizontal Curve Warning Signs on State roads in DOT District 2 on Thursday, April 7th, 2022. The formal presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The project is identified as State Project No. 0172-0477
The purpose of the project is to improve driver response to curve warning signs by making their use more uniform across the state. This will involve reinstalling and removing curve warning signs at approximately 2,200 locations in District 2. Existing signing at many curves does not currently meet the requirements of the Federal Highway Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.
Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2023. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $6.8 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 100% percent Federal Funds.
The Public Informational Meeting is being held to afford a full opportunity for public participation and to allow open discussion of any views and comments the community may have concerning this proposed project.
The public informational meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. Persons with limited internet access may request that project information be mailed to them by contacting Natasha Fatu by email at TrafficSafety.DOT@ct.gov or by phone at 860-594-2731. (Allow one week for processing and delivery.)
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling 1-888-566-5916 and entering the Participant Code when prompted: 9977843. Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). The MS Teams Live Event offers closed-captioning for the hearing impaired and non-English translation options. A recording of the formal presentation will be posted to YouTube following the event and closed-captioning (including non-English translation options) will be available at that time. The recording will also be available in the list of DOT virtual public meetings here: https://portal.ct.gov/dot/general/CTDOT-VPIM-Library
Visit the project webpage for options for Apple users. During the Q&A session and the 14-day comment period that follows the meeting, individuals may leave a question or comment via email (preferred) at DOTProject172-477@ct.gov. Individuals may also leave a voicemail question or comment by calling (860) 944-1111. Please reference the project in your voicemail.
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the Department’s Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least 5 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.