The Connecticut Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting Dec. 2 on a plan to turn Pulaski Circle in Hartford into a roundabout, a project estimated at $20 million to $30 million with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
The in-person meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Travelers Center for Arts and Culture in the Hartford Public Library's Main Branch, 500 Main St., according to the department's Nov. 12 announcement. A question-and-answer session follows the presentation, which will be recorded. If weather forces a postponement, the meeting moves to Dec. 9 at the same time and place.
The department says the project, No. 0063-0743, is part of its Greater Hartford Mobility Program. Project Manager Michael Cherpak said in the announcement that it "will transform the existing Pulaski Circle into a modern roundabout to improve safety and mobility for all roadway users." The design includes changes to connecting roadways and nearby intersections, upgraded pedestrian crossings, sidewalks, traffic calming measures, and updated signage and pavement markings.
Cost, schedule and property
The department estimates construction at about $20 million to $30 million, to be paid 80 percent with federal funds and 20 percent with state funds. It says construction is anticipated to begin in 2029, depending on funding, acquisition of rights of way and permit approval.
The project involves right-of-way impacts, which the department describes as temporary easements and minor permanent easements. The announcement does not say which properties are affected.
How to comment
People can submit comments and questions for two weeks after the meeting, through Dec. 16, at bit.ly/63-743Hartford or by voicemail at 860-594-2020, citing the project number. The department posts project details at portal.ct.gov/DOTHartford0063-0743 and will post the meeting recording at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.
Cherpak, a principal engineer, can be reached at Michael.Cherpak@ct.gov or 860-594-3155 to request that project information be mailed. Language assistance is free if requested at 860-594-2109 at least five business days before the meeting. People with hearing or speech disabilities can dial 711.
