Waterford; route 85 ctss upgrade

The Federal Highway Administration awarded $182,000 to the Connecticut Department of Transportation on July 29, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to fund the replacement of the Computerized Traffic Signal System (CTSS) along Connecticut Route 85 (Hartford Turnpike/Broad Street) in Waterford. The project encompasses the installation of an upgraded traffic signal system extending from Jefferson Avenue (Interchange No. 152-211) to the Interstate 395 southbound off-ramp (Interchange No. 152-228).

This formula grant supports a critical transportation safety and infrastructure improvement initiative that enhances traffic management and operational efficiency on a major state highway corridor. The project aligns with the Highway Planning and Construction program's comprehensive mandate to improve highways and related transportation infrastructure through modernized intelligent transportation systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance safety for the traveling public.

Project description

Waterford; replacement of the computerized traffic signal system (CTSS) along CT 85 (hartford turnpike/broad street) from jefferson avenue (INT. No. 152-211) to the I-395 southbound off ramp (INT. No. 152-228). (RW)