Guilford To Receive State Funds To Expand Post Road Sidewalks

GUILFORD, CT — Gov. Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto on Tuesday announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is awarding more than $12 million in grants to 17 municipalities for projects that will improve transportation accessibility and safety, and included are funds for Guilford.

Guilford will get $739,765 to expand sidewalks on the Post Road to the Madison town line, according to a news release from Lamont's office.

The grants are being awarded through CTDOT’s Community Connectivity Grant Program.

Now in its sixth round of awards, this state-funded program provides financial support for local infrastructure initiatives that make conditions safer, more accommodating, and equitable for pedestrians and bicyclists in urban, suburban and rural centers.

"Our main streets and community centers serve as vital social, economic and transportation hubs," Lamont said in a news release. "Improving local infrastructure for all users in community centers is a win for our whole state and opens the door to further economic growth."

The funding limits for grants awarded in this solicitation can only be used for construction activities that range from $100,000 to $800,000, a news release from Lamont's office said.

The news release noted that 138 awards totaling more than $62 million will have been invested in Connecticut’s towns and cities. Municipalities that have been selected to receive grants will be expected to complete the project within three years.

"From sidewalks and multi-use trails to ADA compliant ramps, these 17 projects focus on providing safety enhancements and mobility options to schools, jobs, public transit, and local economic centers," Eucalitto added. "Thank you to Governor Lamont and the General Assembly for supporting these important capital improvements across the state."