Watertown; steele brook greenway

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $511,431.38 to the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) on September 17, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to fund construction of the Steele Brook Greenway Bike/Pedestrian project in Watertown, Connecticut. The project will deliver a multi-use trail segment connecting two existing greenway segments, extending from French Street south to the town's youth soccer fields. Key infrastructure components include construction of a pedestrian bridge spanning Steele Brook to provide safe crossing and complete the trail network. The project is scheduled for completion by October 28, 2030.

CTDOT, as the prime awardee, subsequently issued a sub-award to the Town of Watertown on October 7, 2025, to serve as the project implementer responsible for constructing the multi-use trail and pedestrian bridge. This funding mechanism aligns with the Highway Planning and Construction program's emphasis on pedestrian and bicycle facility development as eligible activities under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, supporting the expansion of safe, accessible multimodal transportation infrastructure at the local level.

Project description

Watertown; the steele brook greenway bike/PED project will construct a segment of multi-use trail, including a pedestrian bridge over steele brook, from french ST south to the town's youth soccer fields, connecting two existing greenway segments. (CN)_