The Greater Hartford Mobility Study, which has been in the works since 2020, follows decades of planning about what to do with I-84. Leaders have proposed tunnels, closing exit ramps and other fixes as part of the Hartford 400 plan. The mobility study proposes four major projects, Burnham explained. CityLink West includes the proposal to lower I-84 and cap the road to allow for development on top. “Capping” I-84 would mean certain sections that run through the city are covered so drivers will be traveling through a tunnel. While the cap is sturdy and can be developed on top of, not every type of development would be feasible, Burnham explined. The projects are big and expensive, so Burnham said the timelines are hazy. Design phases for the highway portions alone could take until the 2030s.
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