Public Information Meeting concerning Route 175 Sidewalk Installation in Newington
CTDOT is holding an in-person public information meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct an in-person public information meeting concerning a sidewalk installation on Route 175 in Newington, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Newington Town Hall at 200 Garfield Street in Newington. The meeting location is ADA accessible.
The public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. For additional information, visit https://portal.ct.gov/DOTNewington93-251.
“The purpose of this project is to construct sidewalks along Cedar Street to improve pedestrian accommodations and a continuous network between transit, retail, and educational facilities,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Devin Racicot. “We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design.”
Right-of-way impacts are anticipated through permanent easements for the construction of the sidewalk.
Construction is anticipated to begin spring 2026. The estimated cost for this project is approximately $2.6 million with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week of the meeting by contacting Devin.Racicot@ct.gov or (860) 594-2735.
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109 at least five (5) days before the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.
Members of the public may submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please submit comments and questions by Wednesday, May 14, 2025, to Devin.Racicot@ct.gov or (860) 594-2735. Please reference Project No. 0093-0251 in the email or voice mail.