Groton; provide an on-road bicycle route, by adding lanes and markings

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $122,500.00 to the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) on June 18, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to develop on-road bicycle infrastructure in Groton, Connecticut. The project delivers bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements by installing dedicated bicycle lanes and share-the-road pavement markings through re-striping efforts on four roadway segments: Industrial Drive, Depot Road, Route 1, and State Route 649 (South Road/Tower Avenue).

This formula grant funds a multimodal transportation network enhancement that supports active transportation accessibility and safety in the Groton area. As a formula grant administered through CTDOT as the prime awardee, the project represents Connecticut's allocation of federal-aid highway funds for bicycle and pedestrian improvements, which are among the eligible exceptions to standard Federal-Aid highway classification requirements. The infrastructure improvements directly support sustainable transportation options and community-level active transportation network development consistent with FHWA's broader focus on comprehensive transportation infrastructure advancement.

Project description

Groton; provide an on-road bicycle route including bicycle lanes and share the road pavement markings by RE-striping industrial drive, depot road, route 1, and SR 649 (south road/tower avenue). (PD)