Crisco: Improvements eyed for Route 69

Work planned in New Haven, Woodbridge
HARTFORD - State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. , D-Woodbridge, Tuesday alerted his constituents that the state Department of Transportation’s Office of Engineering is developing plans to improve Route 69 in the vicinity of Route 15, Interchange 59, in the City of New Haven and the Town of Woodbridge. 

State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco

The work will improve capacity and operational deficiencies, as well as pedestrian safety and mobility.

“Modifications like these are aimed at improving commuter and pedestrian safety, and I’m eagerly awaiting the release of DOT’s project design,” said Crisco. “I’m encouraging my constituents to make their thoughts on the project known by contacting the DOT directly. The more public input we can get, the better the design will be.”

Work is anticipated to include minor widening on Route 69 in both northbound and southbound directions and Route 15 exit ramps to alleviate delays and queue lengths. 
In addition, the plans propose to facilitate pedestrian movement with the installation of new sidewalks, ramps and crosswalks along Route 69, and on Route 69 at the Route 63 intersection.

Completion of the project design is anticipated by October 2017, with construction expected to start in spring 2018. The project will be funded with 80 percent federal and 20 percent state funds.

A public informational meeting will be conducted upon the completion of the preliminary design and the DOT is encouraging the public to share its concerns.

Anyone interested in further information should contact William W. Britnell, Principal Engineer of Highway Design, at (860) 594-3274, or by e-mail at William.Britnell@ct.gov. 

Please make reference to State Project Number 0092-0672.


This is a press release from Crisco's office.