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Senator MD Rahman, D-Manchester, welcomed a nearly $800,000 Department of Transportation grant this week for Glastonbury to construct a sidewalk along a stretch of Manchester Road between Shoddy Mill Road and Hebron Avenue.
The town will receive $796,700 through the DOT’s Community Connectivity Grant Program, which provides financial support for local initiatives to create safer and more accommodating roads for bicyclists and pedestrians.
“These grants represent an important step in our ongoing efforts to make Connecticut roads safer for pedestrians,” Senator Rahman said. “This funding will ensure that Manchester Road is fully accessible, encouraging more residents to enjoy walking along our scenic roads. I am grateful for the Department of Transportation’s commitment to these vital improvements that enhance both safety and quality of life.”
Glastonbury was one of 17 towns and cities to receive a total of more than $12 million in grants under the sixth round of awards under the Community Connectivity Grant Program.
“Our main streets and community centers serve as vital social, economic, and transportation hubs,” Governor Ned Lamont said. “Improving local infrastructure for all users in community centers is a win for our whole state and opens the door to further economic growth.”
“From sidewalks and multi-use trails to ADA compliant ramps, these 17 projects focus on providing safety enhancements and mobility options to schools, jobs, public transit, and local economic centers,” Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said. “Thank you to Governor Lamont and the General Assembly for supporting these important capital improvements across the state.”
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