Connecticut DOT announces $2 million rural road safety campaign
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced a $2 million initiative to improve road safety and reduce crashes on rural roads on Wednesday.
The High-Risk Rural Roads Enforcement Campaign will run from March 1 to May 30 and will focus on increasing patrols on rural roadways and implementing speed detection technology. The campaign will also boost public awareness, according to a written release.
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The initiative will be funded by the Federal Highway Administration.
'Most of my days are spent on Connecticut's roads, and as I travel throughout our beautiful state taking in our scenic routes, I am also shocked to see dangerous driving habits – especially along our rural roads,' Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said in a written statement. 'CTDOT and our local law enforcement agencies have been invaluable partners in our efforts to keep the state's roadways safer, and this campaign shows their continued commitment. I hope the Connecticut motorists will take steps to drive safer – not just during this campaign, but throughout the year. Let's work together so that we all get home safe!'
The DOT first launched the campaign in 2024, which led to over 7,000 traffic stops and over 4,300 speeding tickets, a written release read.
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