About the Project

Goals and Objectives

The corridor study offers an opportunity to:

Alleviate traffic congestion levels during peak
travel hours
Improve pedestrian and bicycle mobility
Promote use of healthy and environmentally
friendly modes of transportation
Enhance transit ridership
Improve safety for all users
Integrate climate resilience into the corridor

Study Process

The corridor study is comprised of four tasks:

Task 1 – Community Involvement
Task 2 – Existing Conditions Report
Task 3 – Alternatives Development
Task 4 – Final Corridor Study and Recommendations

Stakeholder input and public involvement are important to the success of this project. Please use the Interactive Map Tool to provide input on specific areas of concern or visit the Get Involved page to learn more about opportunities to participate.

Project Schedule
The project schedule spans 16 months beginning in March 2022 with completion in July of 2023. Two public meetings will be held – the first following completion of the Existing and Future Conditions Report and the second following development of the draft Conceptual Alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions
The project team will provide response to frequently asked questions as they are received. Check back for updates responses to FAQs.

Project Team
The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments has partnered with BETA Group, Inc. to conduct the Route 161 Corridor Study. Advisory Committee meetings will be held at least bi-monthly to solicit input from key stakeholders including:

Connecticut Department of Transportation
Town of East Lyme
Estuary Transit District
Southeast Area Transit District