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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is performing a Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) Study to research ways to improve safety and mobility on I-95 between Interchanges 7 - 9 as well as develop concepts to replace the I-95 bridge over Metro-North Railroad and Myrtle Avenue.

I-95 in Stamford

I-95 in Stamford is one of the most heavily traveled roadways in the state and carries approximately 120,000 vehicles per day into, out of, and through the City. Interchanges 7 and 8 both provide access to Downtown and their ramps carry high volumes onto and off of the highway. In addition to car and truck traffic, rail (Metro-North Railroad and Amtrak), bus, bicycle, and pedestrian users all use the area every day.

The study area includes I-95 from West Avenue (Exit 6), Stamford Transportation Center area (Exit 7), Canal Street / Elm Street area (Exit 8), I-95 bridge over Metro-North Railroad and Myrtle Avenue, U.S. Rte. 106 / Seaside Avenue area (Exit 9), and various diversion routes (e.g. U.S. Rte. 1, local roads, etc.).

Study Area of Focus

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 Schedule

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This Important Study is a PEL Study

What does this mean? The Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) process is a collaborative transportation decision-making approach that:

  • Considers environmental, community, and economic goals early in the transportation planning process

  • Uses the information, analysis, and products developed during planning to inform the environmental review process

The goal of the PEL process is to reduce duplication of planning and engineering efforts and facilitate informed decisions to expedite project delivery.

Through the PEL study CTDOT will:

  • Identify transportation issues

  • Determine priorities for future improvements and funding resources

  • Develop a vision or master plan for the needed transportation improvements

  • Highlight environmental concerns

  • Highlight community concerns

  • Identify mitigation opportunities/strategies

  • Determine a roadmap, or plan of action, for future analyses under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

  • Advance early action projects, or "quick wins"

Benefits of PEL

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Streamlines efforts from Planning into NEPA

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Shortens timelines for NEPA review and project delivery

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Stimulates the development of new tools

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Helps identify stakeholders early in the process

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Fosters relationships among agencies and the public

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Engages non-transportation agencies in the decision-making process

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Creates better real-world outcomes for the community

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Improves planning products that improve the NEPA process​