Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) officials said a Windsor Locks railroad station project received a $17.4 million Federal Railroad Administration grant for construction and other improvements.
The $64.9 million Hartford Line venue will be located a mile north of the existing Hartford Line station, officials said, serving as part of a larger Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) project in the historic downtown Windsor Locks area, adjacent to the new Montgomery Mills apartment complex along the Windsor Locks Canal.
“Up and down the Hartford Line, towns like Windsor Locks have engaged in aggressive planning around the train stations to maximize the economic energy created by the investment in this train service,” Gov. Ned Lamont said. “This project represents the best in state, local, and private partnerships, and underscores everyone’s commitment to transit-oriented development.”
In addition to the new station, the intersection of Bridge Street and Main Street will be rebuilt to reduce traffic congestion. At the same time, other improvements will include track and signal work, street-level rail crossings, and Amtrak rail yard work.
“Transit-oriented development is taking root all around Connecticut, and this project underscores our commitment to enhancing Hartford Line service and truly represents our shared vision,” CTDOT Commissioner Joe Giulietti said. “This work will improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the passenger rail system in the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield corridor.”