By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER When the West End study was completed in 2011, a main priority of that plan was making improvements to the intersections of Connecticut Route 69 (West Street). Now, a plan is underway to turn that priority into a reality to address the vehicular and pedestrian safety concerns as well as to improve traffic operations in the West End. During an informational meeting last Tuesday led by the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the city of Bristol, the public learned more about the proposed improvements to the intersections of Route 69 at Connecticut Route 72 (Park and School street). Dave Hamelin, president of the West End Association, is a lifelong resident of Bristol who grew up on Divinity Street, and a business owner in the West End who travels through that intersection every day. Hamelin, who supports the plan, recalled how the intersection was difficult from the time he was growing up in Bristol. “It was labeled the most important improvement the West End could have,” said Hamelin during the meeting. “It’s certainly well-needed. As a business owner, resident, and from the association’s point of view, we fullly support this.” Under the proposed plan, the Route […]
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