Construction has begun on a $50 million state project to reconfigure a stop sign on the Route 17 on-ramp that leads to Route 9 northbound in Middletown to remedy a section of highway deemed one of the most dangerous in Connecticut. Aimed at reducing crashes and improving traffic movement, the Department of Transportation plan includes removing stop sign and building a full-length acceleration lane to allow vehicles to merge with other motorists without first being required to come to a complete stop, according to the agency. The contract was awarded to the Middlesex Corp., and the project is expected to be completed in fall 2026. The project will coincide with redevelopment of the city’s portion of the Connecticut Riverfront, which recently received a $12 million infusion from the state.
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