Connecticut Department of Transportation
07/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/30/2024 09:55
Public Invited to Workshop on Safety Improvements for Route 53 & Route 37 Intersection in Danbury
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will host an in-person public workshop to discuss safety and mobility improvements to the intersection at Main Street (Route 53) and Downs Street and North Street (Route 37) in Danbury on Monday, August 12, 2024, at St. Joseph Church Hall at 376 Main Street in Danbury from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The workshop will present existing conditions data-including traffic volumes, roadway conditions, and existing deficiencies-to implement intersection improvements at Main Street (Route 53) and Downs Street and North Street (Route 37).
"This public workshop provides an opportunity for Danbury community residents, leaders, and business owners to share their experiences at this intersection with the CTDOT project team," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Kevin Burnham. "Our project team members will be present to discuss the current intersection challenges and present possible solutions. We encourage the public to help inform future design decisions aimed at improving safety, mobility, and operation at this intersection."
Improvements to this intersection have been identified as an early-action project by the I-84 Danbury Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) Study. CTDOT is performing the PEL study to research ways to improve mobility and reduce congestion on I-84 between the New York State line and Interchange 8 in Danbury. The PEL study is expected to conclude in fall 2024.
For more details about the workshop, visit i84danbury.com/upcoming-meetings/.
Meeting boards and videos will be posted to the project website at i84danbury.com/course_cat/past-events/. Individuals with limited internet access may also request that study materials be mailed to them by contacting Kevin Burnham at [email protected] or (860) 594-3485. Please allow five (5) business days for processing and delivery.
CTDOT will have Spanish and Portuguese speakers at the meeting. All materials presented at the meeting will include translation to Spanish and Portuguese. American Sign Language (ASL) translation can be provided for the workshop upon request. Please make ASL requests at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting by emailing [email protected] or calling CTDOT at (860) 594-2109. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.
En la reunión habrá hablantes de español y portugués. Todos los materiales presentados en la reunión incluirán traducción al español y portugués. Se puede proporcionar lenguaje de señas americano (ASL) para el taller a pedido. Realice cualquier solicitud de ASL al menos cinco (5) días hábiles antes de la reunión llamando a CTDOT al (860) 594-2109. La asistencia lingüística se propor-ciona sin costo para el público y se harán esfuerzos para responder a las solicitudes de asistencia oportunas.
Haverá palestrantes de espanhol e português no encontro. Todos os materiais apresentados no encontro incluirão tradução para espanhol e português. A Linguagem de Sinais Americana (ASL) pode ser fornecida para o workshop mediante solicitação. Faça qualquer solicitação de ASL pelo menos cinco (5) dias úteis antes da reunião, ligando para o CTDOT no número (860) 594-2109. A assistência linguística é fornecida gratuitamente ao público e serão envidados esforços para responder aos pedidos de assistência atempados.
Members of the public are encouraged to sign up to receive email updates and provide study comments on the website, as well as follow the I-84 Danbury Study