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The I-91/I-691/Route 15 Interchange Phase 3 project in Meriden, Connecticut, recently received a $125 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This significant funding enables the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) to advance this complex reconfiguration of one of the state’s most congested and accident-prone interchanges. The project's scope involves redesigning ramps, extending lanes, and replacing several bridges to alleviate congestion, improve traffic flow, and enhance safety for drivers using this key transportation corridor in central Connecticut
The awarded grant marks a crucial milestone, providing essential funding for the third phase of a project that has been ongoing in multiple stages. CTDOT has completed the first phase, fully funded by state resources, and is currently in the construction stage of Phase 2, supported by $200 million in federal funds and $50 million from the state. With the recent $125 million federal allocation, Phase 3 is scheduled to progress toward construction, with an estimated completion date of 2030, ultimately reducing daily bottlenecks and enhancing the driving experience on these major highways.
The total estimated cost for all three phases of the interchange reconfiguration is over $500 million. This investment reflects the critical need for modernizing and expanding the I-91/I-691/Route 15 interchange, which serves as a key transit hub in Connecticut. The project’s objectives include correcting roadway geometry, eliminating weaving areas that lead to accidents, and adding auxiliary lanes to support better traffic flow. This comprehensive redesign is expected to contribute significantly to the area’s economic development by improving connectivity and reducing travel times for thousands of daily commuters.
Funding for this project is a collaborative effort involving federal, state, and local resources, with substantial support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The federal grant for Phase 3 underscores the project’s importance and brings additional opportunities for businesses in engineering, construction, and infrastructure services to engage with CTDOT on this transformative project.
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