Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Abandoned Highway-West Hartford


CT DOT has been truly plagued by failed projects, however some of the most apparent are the failed highways that were planned around the state. One example is the abandoned Highway crossing over I-84. The second level was a planned I-291 mainline which never was connected. The third level is in use for access to CT 9 but was originally planned to connect 84W to 291 South. Also the third level was to connect 84E to 291 North which is abandoned. The Fourth level is used for CT 9 but was planned to be a 291 South to 84 E connector.

Kurmi.com describes the history of the project:


A few other notable items on the diagram:
  • A large stretch of Colt Highway (US 6) would be obliterated by I-84 and the interchange
  • Jughandle and hook ramps at exit 40 (Route 71) are visible
  • West Farms Mall would later open (1974) where the compass rose is... nice location.
  • A cool 7-ramp interchange was proposed at I-291 and Route 71



Hopefully in the future CT will decide to utilize this connector and build a road into Avon, possibly with the recent money proposed by Obama to upgrade infrastructure.

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