CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546

FOR RELEASE: May 14, 2018

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062 FAX: (860) 594-3065 WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (Department) Project Development Unit will conduct a public informational meeting to present a concept to improve safety and traffic operational on Route 106 (New Canaan Road) at Belden Hill Road.  The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at the Trackside Teen Center, 15 Station Road, Wilton, Connecticut.  A design presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a question and answer period immediately following. 

The concept is identified as Proposed Project No. 161-003 (PP_161_003).
The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public about proposed improvements and solicit feedback. The proposed improvements include the installation of a modern roundabout at the intersection to replace the existing all-way stop control. Minor widening of the roadway is also anticipated on all four approaches in the vicinity of the roundabout.

Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are anticipated.

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’s Language Assistance Call Line at (860) 594-2109, requests should be made at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting.  Persons having a hearing and/or speech disability may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) and instruct the operator to contact (860) 594-2243.  Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public, and efforts will be made to respond to timely 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. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays.  Anyone wishing to discuss the proposed project may contact Ms. Marissa Washburn, at (860) 594-3358 or by e-mail at Marissa.Washburn@ct.gov.  Plans are also available for review at the Wilton Town Hall, Town Clerk’s Office two week prior to the meeting.