Newtown - major intersection improvements, CT 34 at I-84 (CN).

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded an $888,996.25 Formula Grant to the Connecticut Department of Transportation on April 21, 2021 under the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205). The grant funds will support major intersection improvement projects on Connecticut Route 34 at Interstate 84 and State Route 490, including auxiliary lanes, realignments, and a new slip ramp from Route 34 westbound onto I-84. Additionally, revisions will be made to the eastbound on-ramp at Interstate 84 Exit 11. The Highway Planning and Construction program provides assistance to states for construction, preservation, and improvement of highways, including federal-aid highways. This award will allow the Connecticut Department of Transportation to enhance mobility and safety at key highway interchanges in the state using established federal funding for surface transportation projects.

Project description

Newtown - major intersection improvements on RTE. 34 at SR.490 and toddy hill RD., and on SR490 at the I-84 ramps, including AUX. Lanes and realignments. Includes a new slip ramp onto I-84 from RTE. 34WB and revisions to the EB INT. 11 on-ramp (CN).