Construction crews have broken ground on a slew of pedestrian and public transportation renovations around Bushnell Park that officials say will provide better access between Union Station and Main Street.
Mayor Pedro Segarra said in a statement that the $21 million “intermodal triangle project” is the first major step of iQuilt, an urban design plan meant to better connect downtown’s cultural attractions.
The intermodal triangle renovations will improve sidewalks, bus stops and roadways around Union Station, expand pedestrian areas around State House Square, widen the sidewalk on the north side of the park to a promenade, and enhance crosswalks and other amenities on Asylum and Pearl streets.
The project has received $11 million in federal funds, with the city is kicking in the rest.
