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CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7456 |
| FOR RELEASE: January 22, 2013 |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot |
Notice of Public Informational Meeting Concerning the Proposed Improvements at the Rotary Intersection of Route 188 at Route 334 and Holbrook Road in the Town of Seymour
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a public informational meeting concerning the proposed improvements at the rotary intersection of Route 188 at Route 334 and Holbrook Road, on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 in the Community Center Meeting Room, Seymour Community Center, 20 Pine Street, Seymour, Connecticut. An informal question and answer session will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by a formal design presentation at 7:00 p.m.
The project is identified as State Project No. 124-162.
The primary purpose of this project is to enhance safety at the rotary type intersection and improve sightlines. Although the existing intersection has many of the features of a modern roundabout design, like the grass splitter islands and a grass center island, the alignment on several of the approaches have minimal deflection resulting in high operating speeds. Modern roundabout designs are most effective when motorists travel at lower operating speeds.
The proposed project will upgrade the existing four-leg rotary intersection to a modern type roundabout. The approach geometry will be modified and the splitter islands will be raised and lengthened to channelize traffic into a more deflected pattern. The center island will also be raised and landscaped to increase visibility from the approaches. Additionally, the profile on Route 334 will be lowered to improve sightlines. These improvements, along with new signing, are intended to gradually slow vehicles down to the lower speeds of the circulating traffic, resulting in a safer intersection. The realignment of the approaches and the new splitter islands will require full depth reconstruction. Work within the circle of the roundabout will include the construction of a concrete truck apron and re-grading of the center island. The extent of the pavement work required in the circle will be determined based on cross-slope and drainage considerations. Utility relocations appear likely at this time to accommodate the realignment of the approaches, and illumination of the roundabout will be considered.
Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2015 based on the availability of funding. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $2.2 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 100% State funds.
The Public Informational Meeting is being held to afford a full opportunity for public participation and to allow open discussion of any views and comments the community may have concerning this proposed project.
The meeting facility is ADA accessible. Language assistance may be requested by contacting the Department of Transportation's Office of Communications (Voice only) at (860) 594-3062 at least five working days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public, and efforts will be made to respond to requests for assistance.
Plans of the proposed project will be on display for public review. Department personnel will be available during the meeting to discuss this project. More detailed information is available at the Department’s Office of Engineering, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Anyone wishing to discuss the project may contact Mr. Timothy M. Wilson at (860) 594-3189 or by e-mail at Timothy.Wilson@ct.gov. Plans are also available for review at the Seymour Town Hall.