Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments
Route 66 Transportation Study
Portland and East Hampton, CT
The Route 66 Corridor Planning Study was conducted by the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments on behalf of the Towns of Portland and East Hampton. The purpose of the Study was to develop a comprehensive transportation improvement plan for Route 66, within the study area, and provide a planning document for the Towns, RiverCOG and State to facilitate the identification and programming of funding to support implementation of transportation system improvements to address existing and future needs and deficiencies and support future economic development goals.
The study area (Figure 1-1) includes approximately 11 miles of Route 66 in the Towns of Portland and East Hampton.
Route 66 Corridor Study Projects:
1. Marlborough Street at Main Street Intersection Improvements (Concept A-3)
2. Route 66 Pedestrian Mobility Improvements (Concept B)
3. Multi-Modal Mobility Enhancements (Concept C)
4. Route 66 Eastbound Merge Lane Area Safety Improvements (Concept D)
5. Route 66 at Portland Citgo and Opticom Driveways Operational Improvements (Concept E)
6. Route 66 at Portland Ledges Area Safety Improvements (Concept F)
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7. Route 66 at Route 151 and Depot Hill Road Intersection Improvements (Concept G)
8. Route 66 at Route 16 and Park & Ride Driveway Intersection Improvements (Concept H)
9. Route 66 at Childs Road Operational Improvements (Concept I)
10. Route 66 at East Hampton Commercial District Improvements (Concept J)
11. Route 66 at Paul’s & Sandy’s Too Safety Improvements (Concept K)
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12. Route 66 at Edgewater Hill Driveway Intersection Improvements (Concept L-1)
13. Route 66 at Edgewater Hill Driveway Modern Roundabout (Concept L-2)
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14. Route 66 at Lake Drive Safety Improvements (Concept M)
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15. Transit Improvements (Concept N)
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