Neil Patel, principal engineer in the DOT’s Major Highways Unit, anticipated last summer that construction on the $175 million project could begin in 2026. Now, a 2027 start for construction is more likely as Patel said he expects the project to move from its current preliminary design phase to the final design phase this summer. Motorists for years have called for improvements to the interchange involving the Route 7 connector, Main Avenue and the Merritt Parkway, also known as Route 15. DOT will hold a public meeting in the spring to inform the public more about the interchange project, Patel said.
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