Site work and paving for a road / highway in West Hartford, Connecticut. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

This non-recurring Capital Improvement Project provides the funding necessary to widen Mountain Road at the intersection of Albany Avenue (Route 44). This is a very busy intersection, which experiences excessive vehicular delays on every approach. This project will provide additional intersection capacity, which will accommodate the existing and future vehicular demand, and improve intersection safety. The proposed project includes roadway widening on Mountain Road north and south of Albany Avenue to provide a dedicated left turn lane, a through lane, and a shared through/right turn lane in each direction. This improvement will reduce queues on Mountain Road and discourage motorists from diverting to Flagg Road. The traffic signal at the intersection of Mountain Road at Albany Avenue is a State maintained traffic signal and is proposed to be replaced as part of the intersection improvements. The replacement is due to the proposed Mountain Road lane shifts. This project incorporates Complete Streets elements with consideration for all users particularly pedestrians and bicyclists. This project includes continuous on-street bicycle lanes along Mountain Road in both directions, new bicycle lane signage, and pavement markings. In order to accommodate on street bicycle lanes, 500 feet of underutilized sidewalk will be removed. Two new mid-block crosswalks are proposed to provide a connection across Mountain Road. Both crossings will be enhanced with push-button actuated rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) and pavement markings. All of these measures improve pedestrian and bicyclist accessibility and safety. In 2017, the Community Development Department applied for and was awarded a Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP) grant submitted through the Capitol Region Council of Governments for intersection improvements at Mountain Road and Albany Avenue. The current project cost estimate is $2,555,000. An additional $1,000,000 is requested to help offset costs exceeding the original $1,555,000 allocated grant funding approved by resolution on 12/12/2017 The project is included in the City's 2026 - 2037 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of October 30, 2025, further details have not yet been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.