Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) welcomed the announcement that Clinton and Colchester were awarded $1,873,882 in transportation funds through the Connecticut Department of Transportation to support sidewalk and streetscape improvements this past year.
This $1.87 million allocation comes as part of a $57.3 million release of funds for 17 projects across the state through the Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program, which has operated since 2013 to provide state support to municipalities for local infrastructure projects.
In Clinton, $805,686 will support improvements to sidewalks along East Main Street, also known as Route 1. Work on the project started earlier in the 2024-25 fiscal year and supports a main stretch of town with many local businesses.
In Colchester, $1,068,196 was allocated to support the third phase of streetscape improvements along Lebanon Avenue. This project was largely completed in the 2024-25 fiscal year, expanding sidewalk up Lebanon Avenue by more than 2,200 feet; it also included a bus shelter.
“Over the last year, these investments by the Department of Transportation have made a real difference in our communities, allowing for easier transportation for local residents to access businesses, town resources and to simply get better outdoor recreation,” said Sen. Needleman. “This is a great benefit for so many residents. I’m grateful to the Department of Transportation and state and local officials for delivering results in our communities.”
“LOTCIP is delivering state funds to projects that make a difference in local communities. By taking on the burden of dealing with federal red tape, CTDOT helps municipalities deliver important projects more efficiently and quickly,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto.
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