Cross Highway Road Improvement Info Session Slated for March 14

Press Release

Members of the public are  invited to attend a Public Information Meeting (“PIM”) on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Westport Town Hall Auditorium (110 Myrtle Avenue) to review the proposed improvements to the corridor along Cross Highway from North Avenue to Bayberry Lane (the “Corridor”). First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker, the Department of Public Works Engineering staff, and other Town representatives will be available to discuss and answer questions regarding the proposals and any potential impacts to the neighborhood. The design engineer will be participating online with access to design data and drawings to aid in the discussion. Resident participation is encouraged.

The Town of Westport has identified this Corridor as an area in need of roadway and sidewalk traffic and safety improvements. To implement these improvements, the Town contracted with a design engineer who has developed several potential traffic and safety improvement concepts. These proposed improvements are designed to manage the traffic volume and congestion as well as reduce the potential for traffic accidents on Cross Highway at its intersections at North Avenue and Bayberry Lane.

The proposed concepts range from minor traffic sign upgrades to complete intersection reconstruction. They include but are not limited to:

• Adding crosswalks in key areas;

• Construction of new and/or repair of existing sidewalks;

• Adding revised signage along the right-of-way;

• Relocation of utility poles;

• Installation of traffic signals;

• Roadway widening at the intersections to realign approach and turning lanes;

• Installation of roundabouts at the intersections;

• Bridge replacement (over Dead Man's Brook).

Please contact the Town Engineer Keith Wilberg at (203) 341-1128 or kwilberg@westportct.gov should you have any questions regarding this project.