District 1; replacement of highway illumination systems at locations along various routes determined to be in the greatest need of replacement

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) a $350,000 Formula Grant under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 4, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 24, 2029. This award funds the replacement of highway illumination systems at multiple locations throughout District 1 in Connecticut, specifically within the Capital Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) and River Council of Governments (RIVERCOG) service areas. Project sites were identified and prioritized based on assessed need for illumination system upgrades.

The grant supports critical infrastructure improvements to roadway lighting systems, which enhance highway safety and visibility along various routes determined to require modernization. As a Formula Grant distributed through the Federal-aid Highway Program, funding is allocated to Connecticut based on statutory formulas and administered through CTDOT's established transportation planning and project selection processes. The multi-year project timeline reflects the typical scope and duration of highway infrastructure improvement initiatives under the FHWA program.

Project description

District 1; replacement of highway illumination systems at locations along various routes determined to be in the greatest need of replacement. All locations are within crcog and rivercog. (PD)