Marlborough Street at Main Street Intersection Improvements (Concept A‑3)
Type:
Medium
Complexity:
Moderate
Priority:
Short term
Cost:
The project will be funded and implemented by the developer of Brainerd Place Mixed-Use Development.
Goals:
Mitigate off-site traffic impacts of Brainerd Place Development by providing a dedicated southbound left-turn lane on Main Street at Marlborough Street; install ADA compliant pedestrian facilities to improve access and mobility for pedestrians; Install new traffic signal at site driveway on Route 66
Elements:
- Minor roadway widening along Main Street southbound approach to provide a dedicated southbound left-turn lane
- Reduce the curve radius and lane width of the existing northbound channelized right-turn lane to reduce right-turning travel speeds
- Shift the crosswalk on the east leg further from the intersection to provide a shorter crossing with straight alignment and refuge area on the median island
- Install ADA compliant pedestrian signals and pushbuttons
- Install traffic signal at Brainerd Place driveway on Marlborough Street
- Provide right-in only driveway for Brainerd Place along Main Street north of Gulf gas station
Permits:
- OSTA approval for Brainerd Place development
- Town roadway construction permits for construction within Town right-of-way
- CTDOT approval and/or encroachment permit for construction within CTDOT right- of-way