The state Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing on its proposal to close an East Hartford ramp to Route 2.
The closure is part of a larger proposed $48 million resurfacing, safety and bridge improvement project on 2.8 miles of Route 2 in East Hartford.
The proposed scope of work includes rehabilitation of the underlying concrete pavement; reconstructing the median to install a concrete barrier and provide wider shoulders; modify existing drainage; and bridge improvements including minor bridge deck repairs and upgrading concrete parapets to current design standards.
On March 30 at 6:30 p.m., the DOT will hold a public hearing and presentation in Council Chambers at East Hartford Town Hall to discuss the permanent closure of the ramps at Exit 5B (Cambridge Street on-ramp and Sutton Avenue off-ramp) to improve safety and traffic operations along this section of Route 2. The conceptual plans and traffic study associated with these ramp closures will be presented.
Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2018 based on the availability of funding. The project is anticipated to be undertaken with 100-percent state funds.
