Norwich Receives State Grant For Sidewalk Project

EAST HARTFORD, CT — The state Department of Transportation has awarded $8.2 million in grants to 17 municipalities across the state to fund local projects supporting improved mobility and accessibility, as well as pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Norwich will receive $599,887 to install .6 miles of sidewalks along West Town Street (State Route 642), according to a statement from Gov. Ned Lamont.

The Community Connectivity Grant Program provides construction funding for local initiatives that to improve safety and accessibility for bicyclists and pedestrians.

"These road improvement projects are smart investments that will further enhance our state’s quality of life," Lamont said. "These projects will not only make our neighborhoods safer but will support the growth of the economy while also becoming more pedestrian-friendly and more environmentally-conscious."

The funding was approved by the State Bond Commission in its December meeting.

Municipalities that have been selected to receive grants will be expected to complete the project within three years.

For more information on the Community Connectivity Program, visit ctconnectivity.com.