The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) recently finalized and published its five-year Capital Plan covering fiscal years 2022–2026.
The plan outlines developments, guidance, and implementation efforts for the $5.38 billion Connecticut will receive over five years from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This is a $1.6 billion increase over the previous federal transportation funding authorization.
The state will receive approximately $20 million in state bond funding, $4.1 billion for highways and bridges, and $1.3 billion for public transit.
It also will receive approximately $38 million in Highway Safety Improvement Program funds.
“The federal infrastructure law is here in Connecticut at a critical yet exciting time,” CTDOT Commissioner Joe Giulietti said. “Despite ongoing pandemic challenges, the CTDOT is forging ahead to accelerate much-needed repairs to our infrastructure while increasing safety and accessibility for all users of our interconnected transportation systems in the state. In five years, Connecticut’s upgraded transportation infrastructure will be safer, more resilient, and better connected across communities.”
The most recent version of the plan was written after the department received public input in February.
CTDOT will hold a virtual public information session on Nov. 16 to discuss the plan as well as provide input and feedback on fiscal years 2023-2027.