WATERBURY—It’s been a long time coming, but city officials say that a fair portion of the much-needed work to improve and modernize South and North Main streets has been, or is close to being, accomplished. Officials shared some of that progress and what’s still to come last week with a presentation at city hall. The area of improvements being made includes South Main Street to Scovill Street and North Main Street to Phoenix Avenue. The work, according to James Nardozzi, executive director of the Waterbury Development Corporation, has been in the planning stages since 2019. The objectives for the the project include; replacing and repairing aging surfaces and utility infrastructure and planning for future technology and expansion and development; improving visual cues for motorists through new signage and paving materials; improving pedestrian safety and reducing possible conflicts with motor vehicles while improving pedestrian connectivity, mobility and comfort; addressing drainage issues especially at curbside; and maintaining access during construction.
Waterbury’s main streets makeover moves city closer to ‘more modern, accessible, and business friendly’
