Connecticut will receive $5.38 billion over five years from the federal Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, including nearly $1.07 billion during fiscal year 2022.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) recently highlighted the infrastructure investments and transportation safety improvements made due to this funding.
“This is the busiest and most exciting time to work in transportation,” CTDOT Commissioner Joe Giulietti said. “With infrastructure law funding flowing into our state, the CTDOT, along with our transportation industry partners, is prepared to accelerate much-needed repairs to our roads and bridges while staying focused on increasing safety and accessibility for all drivers and riders. The next five years of this bill will transform how Connecticut moves and operates, with greater resiliency, sustainability, and equity for both residents and visitors.”
CTDOT has received $41.4 million in discretionary grants, nearly $249 million in public transportation funding, and nearly $825 million to address highway and bridge capital and safety improvements on the interstates and state roads. Currently, there are 621 active infrastructure projects statewide, 190 under construction.
Major projects that have received funding include the Gold Star Bridge I-95 Northbound Over Thames River, the reconstruction of Route 34, and Route 15 Safety Improvements.
CTDOT will release its Capital Plan for fiscal years 2023-2027 in February.