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Overview
What is the I-84 Danbury Project?The I-84 Danbury Project is a Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) initiative to reduce congestion and improve the mobility of people and goods in the I-84 corridor in greater Danbury.
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Why is this project needed?
I-84, which was built in the 1960s, experiences increasing congestion. This aging highway carries approximately 20 times more traffic today than in the 1960s and is at capacity. Also, there is about one crash per day on I-84 through Danbury.
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What are the project limits?
The limits are on I-84 from the New York/Connecticut State line to Exit 8. See map.
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Are the interchanges of I-84 with Route 7 being considered?
Yes.
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Is better access to Danbury Hospital being considered?
Yes.
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Is tolling part of this project?
No, tolling is currently a separate legislative initiative.
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Study Details
How many vehicles travel on I-84 in Danbury each day?Approximately 110,000 vehicles travel on I-84 in Danbury each day.
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What are the principal causes of crashes in the I-84 corridor?
Left-hand on- and off-ramps, short weave sections, roadway curvature, closely spaced interchanges, and congestion during peak periods are the principal causes of crashes.
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When will construction occur?
A large-scale mainline reconstruction project would likely not begin before the late 2020s. However, smaller, breakout projects could move forward into design and construction in the short-term.
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Is there funding for this project?
There is funding for the planning and preliminary engineering phase. No funds are currently programmed for rights-of-way acquisition or construction.
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What phase is the project in now?
The project is in the Concept Development phase, which involves studying various improvements for the project area. More information on the Concept Development phase is available in the next section of questions and answers and at the concepts webpage.
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When will the study be completed?
The study should be completed at the end of 2022.
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Concept Development
How many concepts will be studied?There may be 20 or more concepts that can be mixed and matched to create an overall series of recommendations, or alternatives, to reduce congestion and improve mobility in the I-84 corridor in greater Danbury. To learn more, visit the concepts webpage.
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How long will the Concept Development phase last?
The Concept Development phase should be completed at the end of 2021.
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Why aren’t the concepts listed in sequential order?
Concepts are assigned a number when they are first developed. The concepts will be posted to the website as they are completed, and not necessarily in sequential order.
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Will any of the concepts address public transit, local road traffic, walking and / or bicycling needs?
Non-highway improvements are being studied and evaluated.
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Get Involved
Is there a committee or working groups associated with the project?There is a Project Advisory Committee (PAC) for the project that the project team meets with several times per year. The PAC members’ roles are to guide the project team, provide input, and share information with their own organizations.
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Who is on the PAC?
PAC members include neighborhood groups, local and regional authorities, major employers, and advocacy groups.
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Are there regular public meetings for the I-84 Danbury Project?
There was one public meeting to introduce the project to the public on June 13, 2017. There will be more as the project progresses.
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When will the next public meeting(s) occur for the I-84 Danbury Project?
At this time, no upcoming public meetings are scheduled. Please visit https://www.i84danbury.com/comment-subscribe/ to subscribe to the email distribution list. All meetings are announced through the email distribution list.
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What else is being done regarding public outreach?
The project team is communicating with the public in a variety of ways, including working with the PAC, posting informational materials to the website and in newspapers, communicating via social media and e-bulletins, and attending community events in Danbury.
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How can the public provide comments and ask questions about the I-84 Danbury Project?
Please visit https://www.i84danbury.com/comment-subscribe/ to provide comments and ask questions about the study.