The town has been awarded a $3.5 million federal grant to construct a sidewalk on the east side of Route 69 from Prospect Elementary School to the center of town. The busy route also is known as Waterbury Road. Prospect was awarded a federal Transportation Alternatives grant that includes a 20% match from the town. The town’s sidewalk task force held a special meeting Tuesday to get the latest project moving. It will start with an 18-month planning and design process, and take an estimated three to four years to complete. Chris Faulkner of VHB will serve as the liaison for the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funds will come from the Federal Highway Administration and be passed through DOT. The town initially will pay the entire cost of the project before it applies for an 80% reimbursement.
