East Lyme traffic alert: Beginning around March 15, Route 161 (Flanders Rd) will have night closures (Sun–Thurs, 8 PM–5 AM) between the I-95 Exit 74 NB ramp and Frontage Rd as part of the Exit 74 improvement project.
#EastLyme #CTDOT
Uhg. FFS #CTPol #Climate #Energy #Transportation #CTDOT
Stamford’s transit center is getting a full redesign. ADA-compliant. Energy-efficient. Mixed-use.
CTDOT wants movement to feel modern.
#StamfordTransit #CTDOT #UrbanDesign #CLRTHRU
We are reminding everyone to always #slowdown and #moveover when driving through a work zone!🟠 It keeps everyone nearby safe.
(This video was filmed with a greenscreen for the safety of our crews, Terri the Turtle and Slow Down Sam)
#CTDOT
The top picks for our snowplow naming contest are ready for their public debut! Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how the decals were made in our sign shop and installed on our trucks.
#CTDOT #SnowPlow #Contest #BehindTheScenes
Work Zone Awareness Week press conference.
Work Zone Awareness Week press conference.
Work Zone Awareness Week press conference.
Terri the Turtle with construction workers.
Today we kicked off #WorkZoneAwarenessWeek with Governor Lamont, Senator Blumenthal and local crews and contractors at a construction site in Meriden. Always #slowdown and #moveover so everyone stays safe: portal.ct.gov/dot/ctdot-pr...
#CTDOT #ObeyTheOrange #NWZAW #Orange4Safety
Today, #CTDOT joined State Senator Tony Hwang, state and local police to highlight increased enforcement on distracted driving violations this April.
Put the phone down. Protect yourself—and everyone else on the road.
#DistractedDriving #RoadSafety
That's a nice looking schedule you got there... be a shame if you didn't check CTroads and got stuck in traffic!
Don't let traffic disrupt your day! With CTroads you can receive text alerts about anything that could cause traffic on your route. Create a free account and add your route quickly: ctroads.com
#CTDOT #CTroads #Meme #Funny #Traffic
Walking to work starter pack: Connecticut edition! 1: The playlist you tell everyone you can't stand but secretly love. 2: Crosswalks and sidewalks galore! 3: Coffeeeeeeeee so you're actually able to get work done later. 4: 10lbs of job essentials. 5: Questionable weather.
Got everything we need for #WalkToWorkDay!🚶♀️😃
If you decide to go for a walk anytime, make sure you follow the rules of the road, stay on sidewalks and crosswalks, and look both ways before crossing the road.
#CTDOT #Walking #PedestrianSafety
Move over. It's the law.
Every year in CT alone, emergency and law enforcement personnel respond to 100,000 motor vehicle crashes on roadways. Our first responders have hobbies, loved ones, plans for the future. Keep them safe, #SlowDown and #MoveOver for any vehicle stopped on or near the road.
#CTDOT #RoadSafety
(smiling dog) When you walk outside and it's finally spring!
Happy first day of spring! 🌺🌞
If you're going for a walk or bike ride, remember these safety tips:
🌞Obey signs and signals
🌞Stay on sidewalks whenever possible
🌞Cross the street at designated areas
🌞Stay alert
Drivers - do your part and help keep our roadways safe!
#CTDOT #PedestrianSafety
Don't break a lucky streak by drinking and driving.
74 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes during the #StPatricksDay holiday alone in 2022. If you plan on traveling to enjoy the celebrations this weekend, make sure you have a safe, sober ride home: portal.ct.gov/dot/ctdot-pr...
#CTDOT #DriveSafe #BuzzedDrivingIsDrunkDriving
Apprenticeship 1 opportunity: Transportation Maintenance. Apply at the link in the caption.
Looking for highway operations experience? As a #Transportation Maintenance Registered #Apprentice 1 you will assist in a variety of #highway maintenance tasks and develop the skills to become a CDL Driver. Read more and apply by 3/14: www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpr...
#CTDOT #Hiring
Thank you to everyone who has shown their support for our hard-working crews! #CTDOT #ThankYou #Appreciation
Meme with image of Beyoncé looking shocked, “Us when someone says they don’t use the CTrides app”.
Did you know? With the CTrides app you can plan trips on the train, bus, carpool, bike and more. It's free AND you can get great #rewards every time you plan a trip through the app! Download the app and start finding greener ways to #travel: ctrides.agilemile.com
#CTDOT #CTrides #Transportation
Hear from more of #TeamCTDOT this #BlackHistoryMonth as they reflect on how their background and culture shapes their work. We thank them for their work in improving CT communities!
#CTDOT #Culture #StaffSpotlight
National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Program. Next training date: Saturday, March 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Location: CTDOT headquarters at 2800 Berlin Tpke, Newington. Register at the link in the caption.
We invite all first responders to attend our FREE National #TrafficIncidentManagement (TIM) Training Program on Saturday 3/1, an essential opportunity to learn how to safely respond roadway to emergencies. To register, visit forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
#CTDOT #Training #FirstResponder
We're incredibly grateful to our Black and African American team members for their dedication to improving our state! This #BlackHistoryMonth we spoke with #TeamCTDOT about their background, #culture and how it shapes their work.
Stay tuned for more inspiring stories from our staff!
#CTDOT
Seasonal Worker opportunity: Enterprise GIS
We're hiring Enterprise GIS #SeasonalWorkers! If you're interested in a career developing, analyzing and managing geospacial datasets, apply for the summer of 2025 at www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpr...
Application closes on 2/13
#CTDOT #SeasonalJob #CareerOpportunity #Transportation #bluesky
Think about their lives when you drive by. Slow down, move over so they get home safe at the end of their shift.
#MoveOver #RoadSafety #CTDOT
An "alert" notice from the Connecticut Department of Transportation has zero cross service information, with the line "If you are traveling beyond New Haven, we recommend you check with the connecting transportation operators for their schedule information."
Is it just me or is this "alert" a bit dickish? No names, no links, god help them if they would post a comprehensive schedule in the "alert" itself… #CTDOT
Congratulations are in order to bike/walk advocates in the following communities⬇️. Woodbridge didn't make it this time (☹️), but a rising tide raises all the boats, and anything to make the streets safer in CT is a win for all. #CTDOT #CTCommunityConnectivityGrant
I-84 desperately needs an extra lane between Waterbury and Southington. #cttraffic #ctdot
