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South Windsor gives favorable referral for Chapel Road reconstruction; concept estimated at $2–2.5M
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission provided a favorable referral for a concept to reconstruct Chapel Road West with improved drainage and bicycle accommodations. The concept, covering about 2,850 linear feet, has a rough construction estimate of $2–$2.5 million and would be paid under an existing referendum program.
The South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission on July 14 provided a favorable referral for a concept to reconstruct Chapel Road West from John Fitch Boulevard to Main Street.
Town staff said the reconstruction would be a full‑depth rebuild — replacing pavement and base material, installing new drainage structures and pipes, adjusting profiles for improved drainage, and installing sharrows or a multi‑use path to better accommodate cyclists where feasible. The roadlength discussed is roughly 2,850 linear feet.
Staff said earlier public meetings in late 2024 and March 2026 explored two concepts: a 10‑foot multi‑use path with a narrowed roadway or a 30‑foot road with on‑road bike lanes. After public feedback the design team narrowed the concept to a 26‑foot roadway cross section that minimizes intrusion on private front yards while improving drainage and adding shoulders or sharrows for cyclists.
The conceptual cost range presented to the commission was approximately $2.0–$2.5 million; staff said the project would be funded under the town’s existing pavement program and did not require a new referendum. Staff aimed to move the item back to council in September for approval to proceed to design; construction was tentatively targeted for the next one to two years depending on design and funding timetables.
Commissioners generally supported the concept and asked for further design and cost refinement during final design.
