About the Project
The Towns of Wethersfield and Rocky Hill, Connecticut (CT) were awarded an SS4A planning and demonstration grant to complete a corridor safety study of Silas Deane Highway (Connecticut State Route 99). The study area extends from Parsonage Street in Rocky Hill at the northern end of previously completed streetscape improvements, through the entire length of Wethersfield, ending at the Wethersfield/Hartford municipal boundary, just north of the Route 5/15 (Wilbur Cross Highway) Exit 85 interchange.
An SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Planning and Demonstration Grants are used to develop, complete, or supplement an Action Plan, and to fund supplemental safety planning activities and safety demonstration activities.
The study will assess key intersections, sidewalks, transit routes and stops, and access points to local businesses, neighborhoods, and community centers. Although this project is funded under the planning and demonstration grant category, it does not include any demonstration activities.
Project Goals
- Increase safety for people of all abilities using different types of transportation
- Enhance regional and local connectivity
- Integrate aesthetic appeal within the corrido
Study Area Map
FAQs
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) is a federal program that funds initiatives to improve roadway safety. The program's goal is to reduce and eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes on our roadways. To learn more about SS4A click here.
A Corridor Study is a planning effort that examines existing conditions and future needs along a specific roadway or transportation corridor. It focuses on identifying opportunities to improve safety, mobility, accessibility, and connectivity. This study is funded through a Planning and Demonstration Grant and will help guide future improvements. It does not result in a formal safety action plan or guarantee immediate construction.
This Corridor Study is expected to be completed by the winter of 2026. As part of a Planning and Demonstration Grant, the project will involve technical analysis, public input, and recommendations. Community feedback will guide the development of recommendations that will inform future improvement projects along Silas Deane Highway (Route 99).
Community input is essential to this Corridor Study. Feedback helps identify key locations, challenges, and opportunities for improvement in the study area that may not otherwise be identified through data analysis. While the study itself does not guarantee construction or funding, public comments will help shape potential concepts and support applications for future funding, including USDOT’s SS4A program.
Everyone is welcome to participate. Whether you are a resident, business owner, employee, commuter, student, or visitor, all input is valuable. The public can also share thoughts online through the interactive map and survey. We encourage everyone to get involved and help shape the future of this corridor. These meetings are designed to get your input quickly and easily.
