New Britain Streetscape Project to Transform Downtown
The Downtown transformation is intended to complement the CTfastrak station and make the entire Central Park area, from the Courthouse to Broad Street, more pedestrian friendly. New signage, wider sidewalks, narrower intersections, bike lanes, and redesigned traffic patterns are underway, largely funded through federal grants and the issuance of bonds.
Phase 1: Surrounds the new police station: NOW COMPLETE
Phase 2: Elm St. and around the Main St. corner: NOW COMPLETE
Phase 3: Central Park and West Main Street to High St.: NOW COMPLETE
Phase 4: Relocation of the Bank St. bus hub: NOW COMPLETE
Phase 5: Beehive Bridge.: NOW COMPLETE
Phase 6: East Main and Myrtle Streets: NOW COMPLETE
Phase 7: Columbus Blvd, Chestnut and Washington Streets: NOW COMPLETE
Phase 8: Columbus Blvd and Chestnut St.: NOW COMPLETE
Washington Street: IN PROGRESS