Route 82 Safety Improvement Phase 1 - from Banas Court to Fairmont Street, City of Norwich - Connecticut Department of Transportation

As of September 13, 2022, this project is in the design phase and design is being done by owner in-house staff. It is anticipated bids will commence November 2024 and construction is expected to start in spring 2025. Project No. 103-274 (Phase 1) The proposed operation and safety improvements entail the construction of a raised median to restrict left-turns between the major intersections and the replacement of 7 traffic signals with 6 roundabouts. The roundabouts will easily facilitate “U-Turns” (See Figure 1, page 5) for access in and out of the many driveways along the corridor. Driveway access will be right-in/right-out only, eliminating many of the lane crossing maneuvers that happen today, in addition to vehicles being stopped in the left-/through-lane waiting to turn left. This change in operation will improve safety and provide for a more efficient flow of traffic. Raised median construction has been found to reduce turning crashes by 78% and total injury crashes by 95%, while intersections converted to modern roundabouts have shown to reduce total crashes by 48% and severe crashes by 78%. The projects will also include enhanced pedestrian accommodations, 5-foot shoulders for improved bicycle access, and streetscape amenities. Phase 1 of these improvements also includes a “road diet”, where the current 4-lane section will be reduced to 2 lanes, further improving safety. Phase 1 of these improvements also includes a “road diet”, where the current 4-lane section will be reduced to 2 lanes, further improving safety.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Vehicular Access and Parking, Traffic Control, Temporary Barriers and Enclosures.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Paving Specialties, Pavement Markings.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Storm Drainage Structures.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.