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

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded $4,571,012.50 under the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205) to the Connecticut Department of Transportation on April 21, 2021. This formula grant funding will support major intersection improvements on Connecticut Route 34 at Interstate 84 and State Route 490, including auxiliary lanes and realignments. Specifically, the project includes construction of a new slip ramp from Route 34 westbound onto I-84 and revisions to the eastbound I-84 on-ramp. The Highway Planning and Construction program provides assistance to states and local governments for construction, preservation, and improvement of highways and bridges. This award will help the Connecticut Department of Transportation enhance transportation infrastructure and safety through intersection upgrades in the specified locations.

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).