Traffic Control Signal Replacements - Middle Turnpike West

• Project typeTraffic Control Signal Replacement
• Project scheduleAdvertise Winter 2024/2025; Tentative Summer 2025 Construction
• Contractor nameTBD

Contract Summary

The Town of Manchester Department of Public Works, Engineering Division proposes the replacement of two existing traffic control signals and minor roadway work at the intersections of 1) Middle Turnpike West at Tower Road and 2) Middle Turnpike West at Green Manor Boulevard (Private Road). Project also includes other appurtenant work such as the installation of concrete sidewalks and ramps, minor storm drainage construction, bituminous concrete milling and resurfacing, installation of pavement markings, and restoration of lawn areas.

Additional Information

Traffic Control Features

Advance Traffic Control features to be included are:

• Inclusion in the Town's closed-loop Signal System
• Leading Pedestrian Interval with concurrent pedestrian walk phasing
• Advanced video detection system, including use of the Bike Box safety feature to extend and hold green phases allowing for safe passage of bicycles between conflicting phases
• Accessible pedestrian signals including countdown indications and ADA compliant sidewalk ramps

Funding

This project is funded through the Department of Public Works 2015 Bond Referendum and 2019 Bond Referendum. 

Location

Middle Tpke W & Tower Rd, Manchester, CT 06045  View Map

41.780765, -72.540201

Middle Tpke W & Tower Rd , Manchester, CT 06045

Middle Tpke W & Tower Rd , Manchester, CT 06045

Traffic Control Signal Replacements - Middle Turnpike West