Friday, December 29, 2023

CTDOT Highlights Major Projects and Initiatives from 2023

From infrastructure projects to investments in public transportation, CTDOT continued making improvements throughout the state. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
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CTDOT Highlights Major Projects and Initiatives from 2023

From infrastructure projects to investments in public transportation, CTDOT continued making improvements throughout the state.

As 2023 nears an end, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) highlights the infrastructure investments and transportation improvements made over the course of the last year. From major projects breaking ground to public transportation expansion, the past year was full of continued progress throughout Connecticut. 

"No matter the mode of transportation, we are working every day to ensure people reach their destination safely. Over the past year we've advanced projects, expanded services, and made investments throughout Connecticut that improve safety, accessibility, and reliability," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. "While we say goodbye to 2023, we look forward to continuing our progress in 2024 as we transform aging infrastructure to meet the needs of residents today and into the future."

Here's a look back at some of what happened in 2023:

The CTDOT continued to improve roads and bridges as well as responding to resident concerns.

  • The CTDOT kept more than 10,000 lane miles clear during each inclement weather event.

  • The CTDOT Safety Service Patrol responded to more than 12,000 service calls. 

  • In 2023, the CTDOT paved more than 550 miles of roadway.

  • Throughout the year, CTDOT continued repairing and replacing bridges throughout the state, and the overall condition rating was improved on approximately 75 structures. 

  • The CTDOT Customer Care Center received more than 9,200 inquiries from the public, answering questions in a timely fashion.

  • More than 26 million trips were taken on Connecticut's rail lines and more than 32 million trips taken on Connecticut's bus services.

The CTDOT broke ground and continued making progress on major infrastructure projects throughout Connecticut.

In addition to major projects, the CTDOT continued investments in public transportation in the state.

The safety of all roadway users and roadway workers remained a top priority for the CTDOT. 

  • Throughout the year, the CTDOT continued installing wrong way driver countermeasures on high-risk ramps in the state and airing public service announcements. 

  • In August, the CTDOT released a new Complete Streets design criteria for all projects moving forward, ensuring that every project includes a focus on pedestrian, bicyclist facilities, and public transportation operations.

  • The CTDOT awarded a fifth round of Community Connectivity Grant Program funding totaling $11.7 million to 17 towns and cities to improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users.

The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law delivered for Connecticut.

  • The infrastructure law has provided more than $2 billion to the state to date for base-level funding. 

  • Additionally, the law created new discretionary grant programs, and the CTDOT has received over $1.45 billion in discretionary grants since the law was implemented.

  • In November, nearly $2 billion in federal grants for improvements in Connecticut along the Northeast Corridor were announced, including over $1.1 billion for the CTDOT.

Major studies that will alleviate congestion and improve safety advanced over the last year.

 

For more information on the work of the Connecticut Department of Transportation, visit ct.gov/dot.

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