State Senator Thomas A. Colapietro
March 20, 2008
Colapietro Praises Funding For Route 6 Improvements
Improvements to drainage systems are on the way to Route 6 in Bristol as the State Bond Commission is slated to approve $8,171,540 for the repairs when it meets next week, news that state Senator Thomas A. Colapietro (D-Bristol) today welcomed.
The project includes installation of a new, large culvert to catch water where the railroad tracks intercept Route 6. It also includes another connected culvert and several other improvements to the roadway.
"I'm very glad that this money is on the bond agenda and that this road will get the drainage repairs that it needs," said Senator Colapietro, who sits on the General Assembly's Transportation Committee. "The flooding in that area is dangerous for drivers and pedestrians."
Little more than a year ago, Senator Colapietro worked with former city councilman Tom Levine to try to broker a deal for the repairs. While those efforts were unsuccessful, Senator Colapietro today said that the important thing is that the roadway will finally be repaired.
"That piece of road where it meets the railroad tracks has been a problem for quite a while," said Senator Colapietro. "While we tried to work with the railroad before to make the repairs, the important thing is that the plans are on file, the funds are on their way, the construction can get going and this road can finally drain properly."
The funding is part of a $30 million allocation for road repairs across the state and is part of the Fix-it-First road and bridge repair and replacement program authorized by the General Assembly last year.
The State Bond Commission is scheduled to meet on Friday, March 28, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 1E of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.
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