Reconstruction Of Intersection Proposed In Stratford

STRATFORD, CT — The town is proposing a $3.7 million project for the reconstruction of the Stratford Avenue / Honeyspot Road intersection. The project, which is in the design stage, may be recommended for construction under the state’s Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program by the state DOT. It is anticipated that the state will provide 100 percent of the project costs up to the estimated cost of the project, while the town is paying for the design, according to a press release from Town Engineer John Casey.

The town will hold an informational meeting on Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers of Town Hall, 2725 Main Street.

“The reconstruction of this intersection is a part of our long-term goal of important safety and streetscape enhancements, in cooperation with the State Department of Transportation,” Mayor Laura Hoydick said.

The project is the result of a conceptual planning study conducted by the town in 2014 for Stratford Avenue and Honeyspot Road and represents a first phase of implementation of this conceptual plan. It is being designed by BL Companies, a consultant for the town, and will include reconstruction of Honeyspot Road from the I-95 ramps to Stratford Avenue, including reconstruction of the intersections of Honeyspot with Spada Boulevard, Old Honeyspot Road and South Avenue with Stratford Avenue, according to the press release.

The project would include realigning the intersections for safety purposes, a new traffic light and controls at the I-95 on-ramp at Spada Boulevard, and a roundabout intersection at Stratford Avenue in lieu of a traffic-light controlled intersection. In addition, streetscape enhancements, including bicycle and pedestrian improvements, curbing, drainage, pavement and landscape improvements will be provided. These improvements will provide for better traffic flow through the area in addition to a more aesthetic streetscape, according to officials.

Based upon a preliminary assessment, the construction cost will be approximately $3.7 million.

It is anticipated that the State of Connection will provide 100 percent of the project costs up to the estimated cost of the project, while the town is paying for the design.

Written comments will be accepted until Feb. 1. Deaf and hearing impaired persons wishing to attend this meeting and requiring an interpreter may make arrangements by contacting the town at least five working days prior to the meeting. Anyone interested in obtaining further information or providing input may do so by contacting Town Engineer John Casey at 203-385-4013.

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