Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments
Route 66 at East Hampton Commercial District Improvements (Concept J)
Type | Complexity | Priority | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Small | Moderate | Short term | $470,000 |
Goals:
Restripe Route 66 left-turn pockets to improve vehicle operation and safety in East Hampton Commercial District; install ADA compliant pedestrian facilities to improve pedestrian mobility and safety; improve vehicular safety with driveway access modifications
Elements:
Lengthen the Route 66 eastbound left-turn pocket at McDonald’s to alleviate congestion issues
Convert the access at Brooks Plaza to be entrance only at the eastern driveway and exit only at the western driveway to reduce vehicular conflicts
Install a mid-block crosswalk and Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB) on Route 66 to the west of West Point Road (west junction).
Infill sidewalk gaps and install concrete driveway apron along the north side of Route 66
Install crosswalks on West Point Road (west junction & east junction)
Permits:
Town roadway construction permits for construction within Town right-of-way
CTDOT approval and/or encroachment permit for construction within CTDOT right-of-way
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)
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)
12. Route 66 at Edgewater Hill Driveway Intersection Improvements (Concept L-1)
13. Route 66 at Edgewater Hill Driveway Modern Roundabout (Concept L-2)
14. Route 66 at Lake Drive Safety Improvements (Concept M)
15. Transit Improvements (Concept N)