On Friday Representative Rachel Khanna (D-149) and House colleagues Representatives Steve Meskers (D-150) and Hector Arzeno (D-151) announced $6.5 million in state funds had been secured to undertake the long-awaited traffic and pedestrian safety improvements in the Glenville Corridor.
Pending the final grant application process with the CT Department of Transportation, we expect the town will be able to move forward on this project.
The Greenwich State House delegation thanked Leslie Moriarty for spearheading an effort at the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) to appropriate funds into the 2025 budget to move the project forward. They also saluted Jim Michel, Deputy Commissioner of Greenwich DPW for his efforts on the vital project.
“Residents of Glenville have waited long enough for traffic and safety improvements in their neighborhood,” State Representative Khanna said in a release on Friday. “I am committed to ensuring that the residents of Glenville have streets that are safe for pedestrians and drivers alike. This is a perfect example of what a unified delegation in Hartford can bring home for our town.”
Residents complained that the parallel parking outside Glenville Wine & Spirits at 15 Glenville Street is used a a travel lane. March 20, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager
Glenville Pizza has no sidewalk out front, is on a sharp corner and customers park on the shoulder of Glenville Rd. March 20, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager
There is a dangerous bank exit on the corner of Glenville Rd and Riversville Rd, that puts cars out in the midst of cars turning right to Riversville. March 20, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager
View from intersection of Riversville Rd to Glenville Street. (The traffic light in the distance is at the foot of Glen Ridge Rd by the entrance to shopping center). March 20, 2019 Photo: Leslie Yager
Representative Stephen Meskers said, “With Rachel’s persistence and leadership on this important project, we were able to secure the funds. The town’s application is pending at the CT DOT. We will keep you updated as we know more.”
Representative Arzeno said, “We are proud to have worked with Representative Khanna on this project, and we know that the residents of her District and the whole Town of Greenwich will benefit from these improvements to the Glenville corridor.”
See also:
Beautification Task Force Seeks to Enhance Glenville’s Character and Village Feel
May 2021
Glenville Rd Corridor: Weird Geometry, Missing Sidewalks, 15,000 Vehicles a Day
March 2019
Crowd at Glenville Forum Vents about Byram River Dam, Flooding, Traffic, Urbanization Aug 15, 2023
Neighbors Voice Strong Concerns about Parking, Traffic at Proposed Glenville Dog Park June 8, 2023