Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments
Route 66 at Route 151 and Depot Hill Road Intersection Improvements (Concept G)
Type | Complexity | Priority | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Large | Moderate | Mid term | $4,200,000 |
Goals:
Widen the intersection to improve operation and mitigate delays and queues at the intersection; install multimodal facilities on Depot Hill Road and at the intersection to improve mobility and access of alternative travel modes
Elements:
Widen Route 66 at the intersection to provide opposing left-turn lanes and two through lanes in each direction along Route 66
Provide sufficient extension of receiving lanes and downstream lane merges on the departure side of the intersection
Eliminate the existing channelized right turn lane from Route 151 north to Route 66 east
Provide shared bike lane and sidewalk on Depot Hill Road extending to the Air Line Trail to the north
Provide sidewalks, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and push buttons at the intersection
Minor right of way taking of private property
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)
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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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