The Common Council voted unanimously at its Oct. 9 meeting to approve a $5.4 million bid for the project by Bristol-based Martin Laviero Contractor, Inc. The project will be paid entirely with state funds. New Britain Public Works Director Mark Moriary said the extensive project will begin in the spring and be completed by summer 2026. Moriarty told CT Examiner that the project will include narrowing 1.25 miles of roadway from 48 feet to 32 feet, installing new granite curbing, creating a new multiuse trail, building new concrete sidewalks and pedestrian ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards, installing new catch basins, milling and paving, new signage and pavement markings and new trees. The project is being funded completely by a grant from the state’s Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program.
New Britain OKs $5.4M in Long-Awaited Upgrades to John Downey Drive