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DOT to study Mohegan–Mashantucket corridor, Waterbury riverwalk safety; crosswalk lighting and dam removals discussed
Summary
DOT officials told the Appropriations Committee they are onboarding a consultant to do a corridor study around the Mohegan–Mashantucket bridge area, are addressing seasonal congestion in Mystic with local partners, and have developed concepts for Waterbury's South Main Street riverwalk safety. DOT said it also owns a small number of dams and will
Department of Transportation officials told the committee they are beginning a corridor study around the Mohegan–Mashantucket bridge area and called tribal governments valued partners in planning work.
Kim Lasey, Bureau Chief of Policy and Planning, said DOT is "in the process of onboarding a consultant, to conduct a corridor study around the bridge and the surrounding area." The study will develop purpose-and-need documentation and analyze traffic generators and volumes once the tribes provide projected trip counts.
On seasonal congestion in Mystic, DOT said it is participating in a working group convened by the commerce committee and has met with major local attractions and operators to discuss shuttles, parking and other measures; the department noted that site-based parking or shuttle siting will require local decisions.
Waterbury riverwalk safety and bridge strikes were also discussed. The department reported it has prepared concepts for additional trees, landscaping and signage and flagged lighting misalignments after roadway reconfiguration that left some stretches insufficiently lit. DOT said it will meet with local officials and provide follow-up on designs to improve safety.
DOT confirmed it owns a small number of dams and said it is prepared to work with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and municipalities on removal or remediation when funding and regulatory approvals are available.
Why it matters: corridor studies and local safety improvements can influence regional economic development, traffic safety, and how seasonal tourism is managed. Lawmakers asked for project status updates and emphasized the need to coordinate with local governments and tribal partners.
DOT said it will finalize a consultant scope of work and begin negotiations, escalate high-priority crosswalk lighting activations in coordination with the utility company and return with project timelines.
