Safety Improvements: Exit 2 Hartford Rd at McKee St & Keeney St

• Project typeTraffic Control Signal Replacement
• Project scheduleConstruction scheduled for 2027
• Contractor nameTBD

General Project Information

The Town of Manchester Department of Public Works, Engineering Division proposes the replacement of an existing traffic control signal at the intersection of Hartford Road at McKee Street and Keeney Street, installation of a new traffic control signal on the I-384 Exit 2 westbound off-ramp at Keeney Street, and minor geometric improvements.  Project also includes other appurtenant work such as the installation of concrete sidewalks and ramps, installation of bituminous concrete multi-use path, minor storm drainage construction, bituminous concrete milling and resurfacing, installation of pavement markings, and restoration of lawn areas.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Informational Meeting

The Town will hold a virtual public informational meeting to present the preliminary design plans, solicit public comments and answer questions related to the project.  The meeting will be held on the online platform Microsoft Teams.  You may access the meeting using the following link:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting

Meeting ID: 246 622 519 034 97
Passcode:  uB6596fE

Schedule

The following is a tentative schedule of project milestones and is subject to change at any time. This project is currently developing.

Project has been selected by the Capitol Region Council of Governments and the Connecticut Department of Transportation for grant approval and project authorization. The current schedule is as follows:

• Field Survey by the Engineering Division Survey Unit is ongoing.
• Design by the Engineering Division Design Unit is anticipated to begin summer 2024.
• Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027.

Additional Information

Green Pavement

This project will include the use of "Green Pavement" for portions of designated bicycle lanes in the vicinity of the intersection.  Green Pavement enhances the conspicuity of the bicycle lanes by providing enhanced visual cues to other roadway users of where to expect bicycle riders while passing through this busy intersection. The proposed bicycle lanes will provide designated space and guidance for bicycle riders and drivers navigating the intersection.

Bus Stops

Bus stop including location, shelters, and sidewalk connectivity to be reviewed.

Traffic Control Features

Advance Traffic Control features to be included (tentatively) are:

• Inclusion in the Town's closed-loop Adaptive Signal System
• Leading Pedestrian Interval with concurrent pedestrian walk phasing
• Advanced video detection system, including use of the Bike Box safety feature to extend and hold green phases allowing for safe passage of bicycles between conflicting phases
• Accessible pedestrian signals including countdown indications and ADA compliant sidewalk ramps

Funding

This project is grant funded through the Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP) under State Project No. 76-0007. Design and Construction Inspection by the Town of Manchester Engineering Division. 

Location

Hartford Rd & McKee St, Manchester, CT 06045  View Map

41.764492,-72.541699

Hartford Rd & McKee St , Manchester, CT 06045

Hartford Rd & McKee St , Manchester, CT 06045

Safety Improvements: Exit 2 Hartford Rd at McKee St & Keeney St