Project Grant 69A36525420950FSPCT
- This $55,000,000 federal Project Grant awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail program (CFDA 20.326) will fund the project development, environmental review, and final design for the reconstruction of seven rail overpass bridges and track upgrades to FRA Class 6 standards on the New Haven Line in Connecticut. The project aims to increase the maximum authorized speed from 70 mph to 90 mph where geometry allows and...
- This federal Project Grant award, provided by the Federal Railroad Administration (CFDA 20.326 - Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program), will fund $29,000,000.00 in project planning activities and conceptual design development for the replacement of the Saugatuck River Bridge in Westport, CT. The objective is to complete the planning and alternatives analysis necessary to replace the existing deteriorated bridge with a resilient structure that will enhance the safety,...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $18,750,000 Project Grant to the Department of Transportation Connecticut to replace three deteriorating railroad bridges along the Northeast Corridor in Norwalk, CT. This grant funding is provided through the Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 20.534). The key activities to be performed under this grant include: Full demolition and replacement of Bridge No. 03691R over East Avenue,...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Connecticut Department of Transportation a $110 million Project Grant under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) on August 20, 2021 to fund capital projects that maintain and improve fixed guideway infrastructure. $88 million in federal funds and $22 million in state matching funds will support: track maintenance and upgrades on the New Haven rail line totaling $46 million; installation of ties,...
- This $93,562,500 federal Formula Grant award under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will support construction and rehabilitation activities for the New Haven Line rail infrastructure in Connecticut. Key project activities include: Replacing platforms at Waterbury Branch stations to ensure full ADA compliance and upgrade passenger amenities Continuing the New Haven Line Track Program by...
- The Department of Transportation Connecticut (CTDOT) received a $149,150,000 federal Project Grant on January 1, 2025 from the Federal Railroad Administration (CFDA 20.326 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail) to fund the repairs and improvements to the Devon Bridge. The project will enable the bridge to remain in service for another 10-15 years until it can be fully replaced. The grant will cover the costs of NEPA compliance, preliminary engineering, final design, and...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Connecticut Department of Transportation a $45 million Project Grant under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525). The grant will fund two capital programs to maintain the fixed guideway infrastructure on the New Haven rail line through June 2028. The first program ($18 million) continues track maintenance and includes additional scope to the ongoing track program funded through prior grants totaling $64...
- The Department of Transportation Connecticut received a $311,586,797 project grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on May 31, 2023 to support public transportation operations and maintenance through September 30, 2029. Funding will maintain Connecticut Transit bus services statewide as well as commuter rail on the New Haven Line, Waterbury, Danbury and New Canaan branches, and Shoreline East connecting New Haven to New...
- This federal Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) provides $10,737,927.03 to the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) to replace cameras and communications equipment in the Hartford, CT area. The project involves installing modern camera equipment on taller poles with camera lowering devices along I-84 east of Hartford and expanding coverage on I-84 to Exit 69 and I-384 to Exit 3. This infrastructure upgrade...
- This $6,923,079.49 federal Formula Grant award was provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The grant will fund the replacement of 10 Metro-North Railroad bridges across the state of Connecticut. This project is part of the state's efforts to maintain and improve its transportation infrastructure, including highways, bridges, and multimodal transportation systems. The Connecticut...
The Department of Transportation of the State of Connecticut was awarded a $19,250,000 Project Grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (CFDA 20.326 - Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail) on June 1, 2025. The grant will fund the final design and construction to replace the existing copper circuit communication network with a fiber network, install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and other station amenities at 5 stations along the New Haven Line (NHL) main line and the Cos Cob Moveable Bridge. The project will also provide security upgrades at multiple rail stations on the NHL Northeast Corridor (NEC) and establish network connectivity into the fiber-optic network at 60 locations. This infrastructure improvement project aims to increase safety and speeds, reduce intercity rail travel times, and improve service for all who travel on Connecticut's NEC. The anticipated completion date is July 31, 2029.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $15.4m | 8/14/25 |