West Hartford's Project 2025: Major Road Redesign Topic Of Forum

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The Town of West Hartford plans a complete street improvement project for New Park Avenue between New Britain Avenue and north of Oakwood Avenue.

Design is ongoing, and construction is slated to start in 2025.

The town, in conjunction with its design consultant, VHB, will host a public information meeting to explain the project and receive comments on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Elmwood Community Center, 1106 New Britain Ave., West Hartford.

"Feedback from the community is an invaluable part of any project and is greatly appreciated," wrote the town in an announcement.

The project calls for the construction of numerous complete street improvements, including a separated two-way bicycle facility, a two-way left-turn lane, raised landscape medians, enhanced crosswalks, and improved connections to CTfastrak and Trout Brook Trail.

Additionally, the roadway will be resurfaced, and traffic signals will be upgraded.

"Located in the heart of the evolving New Park Avenue corridor, this project will improve safety and mobility while supporting transit-oriented development and fulfilling the town's Complete Streets Policy," wrote the town.

Based on the semi-final design, the project's construction costs are estimated to be $6 million, with state funds providing $3.7 million and the town providing the remaining $2.3 million.

Anyone interested in obtaining more information or providing input may do so by contacting the West Hartford Engineering Division at 860-561-7540. They can also visit the project Facebook page at this link.