Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments
Route 66 at Portland Ledges Area Safety Improvements (Concept F)
Type | Complexity | Priority | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Small | Moderate | Mid term | This project requires additional investigation and engineering analysis to determine project scope and associated costs. |
Goals:
Improve safety at Portland Ledges area along Route 66 by eliminating existing sightline restrictions caused by reverse horizontal curves and insufficient clear zone due to the proximity of the steep rock cut slopes, primarily along the north side of Route 66
Elements:
Remove rock ledge and vegetation along both sides of Route 66 to improve roadside safety via expanded available clear zone and increased horizontal sight distance
Permits:
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)
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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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