A sidewalk will be provided on one side, probably the west side. Completion of the design phase is scheduled for this winter with a public information meeting to be scheduled at thirty percent design completion. Construction is to get underway in the spring of 1997 and current plans call for the road will be closed to facilitate rapid construction completion. The landscape architectural and engineering firm of Richter, Cegan and Webb were selected as Durham's consultants for this project. They will start by developing a scope of services for approval by the Town Engineer and by ConnDOT's representatives, Fuss and O'Neill.
Construction is planned to start early next spring.
The Route 17 Corridor Study will examine the problems on Main Street in Durham as well as Route 17 from North Branford into Middletown. It will concentrate on identifying the problem areas, traffic sources and potential improvements that will improve safety and expedite traffic flow. Of primary concern will be pedestrian safety. This becomes even more important as walking along Main Street is being encouraged by the repairs to sidewalks as a part of the Main Street Enhancement Project. The success of this project will be key to maintaining Main Streets historic beauty for future generations to enjoy.