According to the UConn Connecticut Crash Data Repository, the intersection of Willow and Nicoll streets was the site of 15 motor vehicle crashes involving 29 vehicles and a total of 42 people between Jan. 1, 2022 and Feb. 28, 2025 — including two the week of Feb. 22, 2022. The city’s new plan to address the issues includes a raised intersection, sidewalk bump-outs and a steel bollard, or post, at each corner to protect pedestrians. It also includes flashing pedestrian lights, mountable concrete medians on Willow and highly visible markings and signage, according to Smith. Festa and Smith both worked with City Engineer Giovanni Zinn and Director of Transportation, Traffic and Parking Sandeep Aysola over the past few months as the city worked out a plan, said Smith. As of right now, “It’s not final,” and residents can reach out directly to Zinn with their feedback, said Smith. The goal is to see it implemented by the beginning of 2026, she said.

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