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Started by jp the roadgeek, April 15, 2018, 11:53:09 PM

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jp the roadgeek

The Status of CT highway sign updates

I-84: Well updated west of Waterbury.  Once widening is complete, signage will be up to date.  Pretty up to date to Exit 30, with Southington-West Hartford updating well under way.  39A-61 needs updating.  Phase IV from Exit 62 to MA.  MUTCD compliant mileposts west of CT 8 only.

I-91: New Haven to I-691 Phase IV.  Spotty updates north of there.  MUTCD compliant mileposts entire length in CT.

I-95:  Phase IV from NY to East Haven, spotty updates to New London (many signs not MUTCD compliant).  Signing project from Groton to RI under way, which includes CT 184 and CT 349 getting Exit numbers.  Good mile posting from NY to I-91 only. 

I-384 & I-291: All reflective button copy

I-395, CT 2A: Done

I-691: Phase IV from I-84 to Exit 4.  Reflective button copy east.  No mileposts

CT 2, CT 9, CT 11, CT 40: Major updates needed.  Only CT 2 and CT 9 have (spotty) mileposts

CT 8, CT 25: Final updates in progress.  Could be next to convert.

CT 15: (Defective) Merritt signs being replaced.  Phase IV on Wilbur Cross.  Hartford area stretch not updated except new signage near Airport Rd overpass.  Mileposts not MUTCD.  Could see parkways getting converted sooner than later.

CT 72: Phase IV and newer west of I-84.  Spot updates (including APL's) in New Britain.  No mileposts
Interstates I've clinched: 97, 290 (MA), 291 (CT), 291 (MA), 293, 295 (DE-NJ-PA), 295 (RI-MA), 384, 391, 395 (CT-MA), 395 (MD), 495 (DE), 610 (LA), 684, 691, 695 (MD), 695 (NY), 795 (MD)


RobbieL2415

Quote from: jp the roadgeek on April 15, 2018, 11:53:09 PM
The Status of CT highway sign updates

I-84: Well updated west of Waterbury.  Once widening is complete, signage will be up to date.  Pretty up to date to Exit 30, with Southington-West Hartford updating well under way.  39A-61 needs updating.  Phase IV from Exit 62 to MA.  MUTCD compliant mileposts west of CT 8 only.

I-91: New Haven to I-691 Phase IV.  Spotty updates north of there.  MUTCD compliant mileposts entire length in CT.

I-95:  Phase IV from NY to East Haven, spotty updates to New London (many signs not MUTCD compliant).  Signing project from Groton to RI under way, which includes CT 184 and CT 349 getting Exit numbers.  Good mile posting from NY to I-91 only. 

I-384 & I-291: All reflective button copy

I-395, CT 2A: Done

I-691: Phase IV from I-84 to Exit 4.  Reflective button copy east.  No mileposts

CT 2, CT 9, CT 11, CT 40: Major updates needed.  Only CT 2 and CT 9 have (spotty) mileposts

CT 8, CT 25: Final updates in progress.  Could be next to convert.

CT 15: (Defective) Merritt signs being replaced.  Phase IV on Wilbur Cross.  Hartford area stretch not updated except new signage near Airport Rd overpass.  Mileposts not MUTCD.  Could see parkways getting converted sooner than later.

CT 72: Phase IV and newer west of I-84.  Spot updates (including APL's) in New Britain.  No mileposts
Milford Connector: Done.  Mile Markers?
CT 20 Done.  Needs Mile markers.

Unknowns, or ones I personally don't know the status of:

US 7
Clarence B. Sharp Highway (button copy at last check)
CT/RI 78 (?)
CT 187/189 interchange (80's button copy?)
Berlin Turnpike (mostly 80's button copy or older)
CT 32, Norwich (non-reflective 70s signs?  I know those are really old)
US 6, Windham, Brooklyn/Killingly (80s button copy I think from the redesignation)
SR 695 (button copy?)
CT 190, Enfield/Suffield (still mostly button copy?)
CT 3 (90's button copy)
Hammonasset Beach Connector (80s button copy?)



KEVIN_224

I'm on the Berlin Turnpike. Nothing has changed on it in Berlin or coming off onto CT Routes 9 or 372.

shadyjay

Quote from: RobbieL2415 on April 16, 2018, 01:02:52 PM
Unknowns, or ones I personally don't know the status of:

Allow me to fill in some missing blanks:

US 7
Norwalk section has a mix of Phase III and IV.  A couple overhead assemblies near I-95 are getting modified. 
Danbury-South signage was replaced when I-84 got new signs in the area.  There's only 1 or 2 of the old brown angled gantries left.
Danbury-North signage was replaced about the time the expressway was extended north around Brookfield center.  I remember seeing traditional mile markers on it.

Clarence B. Sharp Highway
Being replaced as we speak, as part of project to replace I-95 signs from Groton to RI.

CT/RI 78 (?)
No BGSs on CT 78 itself, but the onramp BGSs from CT 2 are pretty old.  RI's signage is also pretty old and in need of replacement.

Berlin Turnpike
Mostly button copy, dating back to the late 1980s or early 90s.  A couple spot replacements here n' there. 

US 6, Willimantic Bypass
Also Phase III button copy, but some signs have been replaced in recent years, most recently last year, as part of spot projects.  No mile markers or exit tabs.

SR 695
Signs replaced and exits renumbered when I-395's were done.  No mile markers IIRC.

CT 190, Enfield/Suffield (still mostly button copy?)
A mix of button copy and not.  The exit to US 5 is Phase IV, but the I-91 ramps are button copy III, installed when I-91 was widened/resigned in the mid 80s.

CT 3
Mostly button copy except from spot replacements.  Dates to the 90s.

Hammonasset Beach Connector (80s button copy?)
Only BGS signage is at I-95, and that was replaced in 2000 with Phase IV.

Beeper1

The 187/189 interchange is all Phase IV.

sharkyfour

The BGS on US 6 in Brooklyn/Killingly we replaced as part of the I-395 signage replacement 2-3 years ago.

bob7374

Quote from: RobbieL2415 on April 16, 2018, 01:02:52 PM
Quote from: jp the roadgeek on April 15, 2018, 11:53:09 PM
The Status of CT highway sign updates

I-84: Well updated west of Waterbury.  Once widening is complete, signage will be up to date.  Pretty up to date to Exit 30, with Southington-West Hartford updating well under way.  39A-61 needs updating.  Phase IV from Exit 62 to MA.  MUTCD compliant mileposts west of CT 8 only.

I-91: New Haven to I-691 Phase IV.  Spotty updates north of there.  MUTCD compliant mileposts entire length in CT.

I-95:  Phase IV from NY to East Haven, spotty updates to New London (many signs not MUTCD compliant).  Signing project from Groton to RI under way, which includes CT 184 and CT 349 getting Exit numbers.  Good mile posting from NY to I-91 only. 

I-384 & I-291: All reflective button copy

I-395, CT 2A: Done

I-691: Phase IV from I-84 to Exit 4.  Reflective button copy east.  No mileposts

CT 2, CT 9, CT 11, CT 40: Major updates needed.  Only CT 2 and CT 9 have (spotty) mileposts

CT 8, CT 25: Final updates in progress.  Could be next to convert.

CT 15: (Defective) Merritt signs being replaced.  Phase IV on Wilbur Cross.  Hartford area stretch not updated except new signage near Airport Rd overpass.  Mileposts not MUTCD.  Could see parkways getting converted sooner than later.

CT 72: Phase IV and newer west of I-84.  Spot updates (including APL's) in New Britain.  No mileposts
Milford Connector: Done.  Mile Markers?
CT 20 Done.  Needs Mile markers.

Unknowns, or ones I personally don't know the status of:

US 7
Clarence B. Sharp Highway (button copy at last check)
CT/RI 78 (?)
CT 187/189 interchange (80's button copy?)
Berlin Turnpike (mostly 80's button copy or older)
CT 32, Norwich (non-reflective 70s signs?  I know those are really old)
US 6, Windham, Brooklyn/Killingly (80s button copy I think from the redesignation)
SR 695 (button copy?)
CT 190, Enfield/Suffield (still mostly button copy?)
CT 3 (90's button copy)
Hammonasset Beach Connector (80s button copy?)
According to the latest ConnDOT list of advertised contracts, there will be a sign replacement project for I-84 Exits 40-56 let on Sept. 5. A project for CT 9 Exits 25-31 and CT 72 Exits 1-9 will  be let on January 16, 2019. The last CT 8 replacement project is still due to be let on August 1.

RobbieL2415

Quote from: bob7374 on May 05, 2018, 10:13:12 PM
Quote from: RobbieL2415 on April 16, 2018, 01:02:52 PM
Quote from: jp the roadgeek on April 15, 2018, 11:53:09 PM
The Status of CT highway sign updates

I-84: Well updated west of Waterbury.  Once widening is complete, signage will be up to date.  Pretty up to date to Exit 30, with Southington-West Hartford updating well under way.  39A-61 needs updating.  Phase IV from Exit 62 to MA.  MUTCD compliant mileposts west of CT 8 only.

I-91: New Haven to I-691 Phase IV.  Spotty updates north of there.  MUTCD compliant mileposts entire length in CT.

I-95:  Phase IV from NY to East Haven, spotty updates to New London (many signs not MUTCD compliant).  Signing project from Groton to RI under way, which includes CT 184 and CT 349 getting Exit numbers.  Good mile posting from NY to I-91 only. 

I-384 & I-291: All reflective button copy

I-395, CT 2A: Done

I-691: Phase IV from I-84 to Exit 4.  Reflective button copy east.  No mileposts

CT 2, CT 9, CT 11, CT 40: Major updates needed.  Only CT 2 and CT 9 have (spotty) mileposts

CT 8, CT 25: Final updates in progress.  Could be next to convert.

CT 15: (Defective) Merritt signs being replaced.  Phase IV on Wilbur Cross.  Hartford area stretch not updated except new signage near Airport Rd overpass.  Mileposts not MUTCD.  Could see parkways getting converted sooner than later.

CT 72: Phase IV and newer west of I-84.  Spot updates (including APL's) in New Britain.  No mileposts
Milford Connector: Done.  Mile Markers?
CT 20 Done.  Needs Mile markers.

Unknowns, or ones I personally don't know the status of:

US 7
Clarence B. Sharp Highway (button copy at last check)
CT/RI 78 (?)
CT 187/189 interchange (80's button copy?)
Berlin Turnpike (mostly 80's button copy or older)
CT 32, Norwich (non-reflective 70s signs?  I know those are really old)
US 6, Windham, Brooklyn/Killingly (80s button copy I think from the redesignation)
SR 695 (button copy?)
CT 190, Enfield/Suffield (still mostly button copy?)
CT 3 (90's button copy)
Hammonasset Beach Connector (80s button copy?)
According to the latest ConnDOT list of advertised contracts, there will be a sign replacement project for I-84 Exits 40-56 let on Sept. 5. A project for CT 9 Exits 25-31 and CT 72 Exits 1-9 will  be let on January 16, 2019. The last CT 8 replacement project is still due to be let on August 1.
Is that the bidding day or the start of the contract?

jp the roadgeek

Will be interesting to see if the CT 72 project includes mileage based exits, since the project encompasses all of the CT 72 expressway.  Something to consider: CT 72 is signed east-west, but ConnDOT logs it as north-south, with mileage beginning at CT 9 in New Britain heading toward Bristol.  I'm assuming they'll sign it with mileage going eastbound, but we never know.  Once the 40-56 project on I-84 is complete, I-84 will almost be ready for renumbering, with the only portion needing replacement between Exits 57-65. 
Interstates I've clinched: 97, 290 (MA), 291 (CT), 291 (MA), 293, 295 (DE-NJ-PA), 295 (RI-MA), 384, 391, 395 (CT-MA), 395 (MD), 495 (DE), 610 (LA), 684, 691, 695 (MD), 695 (NY), 795 (MD)

KEVIN_224

They're only counting the existing expressway which started at CT 372 by the Plainville/Bristol line?

RobbieL2415

Quote from: jp the roadgeek on May 07, 2018, 06:48:47 PM
Will be interesting to see if the CT 72 project includes mileage based exits, since the project encompasses all of the CT 72 expressway.  Something to consider: CT 72 is signed east-west, but ConnDOT logs it as north-south, with mileage beginning at CT 9 in New Britain heading toward Bristol.  I'm assuming they'll sign it with mileage going eastbound, but we never know.  Once the 40-56 project on I-84 is complete, I-84 will almost be ready for renumbering, with the only portion needing replacement between Exits 57-65.
66-74 also hasn't been done yet. I'm expecting that to be the last contract. Those signs are newer anyways.

jon daly

I've noticed in the southeast corner of 95 (Stonington/N Stonington/and maybe Groton) that overpassing roads are identified at highway level now; as well as on the bridge.

bob7374

Quote from: RobbieL2415 on May 07, 2018, 05:42:30 PM
Quote from: bob7374 on May 05, 2018, 10:13:12 PM
Quote from: RobbieL2415 on April 16, 2018, 01:02:52 PM
Quote from: jp the roadgeek on April 15, 2018, 11:53:09 PM
The Status of CT highway sign updates

I-84: Well updated west of Waterbury.  Once widening is complete, signage will be up to date.  Pretty up to date to Exit 30, with Southington-West Hartford updating well under way.  39A-61 needs updating.  Phase IV from Exit 62 to MA.  MUTCD compliant mileposts west of CT 8 only.

I-91: New Haven to I-691 Phase IV.  Spotty updates north of there.  MUTCD compliant mileposts entire length in CT.

I-95:  Phase IV from NY to East Haven, spotty updates to New London (many signs not MUTCD compliant).  Signing project from Groton to RI under way, which includes CT 184 and CT 349 getting Exit numbers.  Good mile posting from NY to I-91 only. 

I-384 & I-291: All reflective button copy

I-395, CT 2A: Done

I-691: Phase IV from I-84 to Exit 4.  Reflective button copy east.  No mileposts

CT 2, CT 9, CT 11, CT 40: Major updates needed.  Only CT 2 and CT 9 have (spotty) mileposts

CT 8, CT 25: Final updates in progress.  Could be next to convert.

CT 15: (Defective) Merritt signs being replaced.  Phase IV on Wilbur Cross.  Hartford area stretch not updated except new signage near Airport Rd overpass.  Mileposts not MUTCD.  Could see parkways getting converted sooner than later.

CT 72: Phase IV and newer west of I-84.  Spot updates (including APL's) in New Britain.  No mileposts
Milford Connector: Done.  Mile Markers?
CT 20 Done.  Needs Mile markers.

Unknowns, or ones I personally don't know the status of:

US 7
Clarence B. Sharp Highway (button copy at last check)
CT/RI 78 (?)
CT 187/189 interchange (80's button copy?)
Berlin Turnpike (mostly 80's button copy or older)
CT 32, Norwich (non-reflective 70s signs?  I know those are really old)
US 6, Windham, Brooklyn/Killingly (80s button copy I think from the redesignation)
SR 695 (button copy?)
CT 190, Enfield/Suffield (still mostly button copy?)
CT 3 (90's button copy)
Hammonasset Beach Connector (80s button copy?)
According to the latest ConnDOT list of advertised contracts, there will be a sign replacement project for I-84 Exits 40-56 let on Sept. 5. A project for CT 9 Exits 25-31 and CT 72 Exits 1-9 will  be let on January 16, 2019. The last CT 8 replacement project is still due to be let on August 1.
Is that the bidding day or the start of the contract?
The date the winning bid is announced.

jon daly

I saw a sign in Groton on I-95 South listing distances distances to New London & New Haven. It said that New London was 3 miles away. But it was about 4 miles from where the Gold Star Bridge started.

sharkyfour

Quote from: jon daly on May 07, 2018, 07:40:25 PM
I've noticed in the southeast corner of 95 (Stonington/N Stonington/and maybe Groton) that overpassing roads are identified at highway level now; as well as on the bridge.

The ones on the bridge will come down.  The highway level bridge signs were one of the first things to go up when the re-signed I-395, and the old bridge signs on the bridge were one of the last things to come down.

jon daly

Thanks, sharkyfour. I also noticed that the new I-95 shields do not have the name of the state on them.

shadyjay

What color are the directional on the reassurance shields? 😃

jon daly

Quote from: shadyjay on May 23, 2018, 12:27:33 PM
What color are the directional on the reassurance shields? 😃

I didn't notice, so I'm thinking that they're not white.

shadyjay

#18
A couple signing contract updates, per the ConnDOT site:

2018-08-15          CT 8, from I-95 to Shelton
2018-09-05          statewide spot sign replacement project (usually 10-12 sites, mostly replacing overhead assemblies and in turn, the signs themselves)
2018-09-05          I-91 NB Exit 15 replace sign support
2018-10-31          I-84 Exits 40-56 (pushed back from September - maybe there were too many errors in the prelim docs... I saw some WESTs that should've been EASTs
2019-03-20          CT 9 Exits 25-31 (which essentially means 25-31), and CT 72 Exits 1-9
2019-04-24          CT 9 Exits 18-24, CT 571 (the Exit 24 "spur"), and CT 5/15 (doesn't give any towns - prob just vic. of CT 9/5-15 interchange)

There's a sign on the connector from 5/15 South to I-91 South (the second connector, the one that accesses Brainard/Airport Rd), that has still not yet been replaced but was in the "statewide spot sign replacement project" about 2 years ago.  Not sure how that one never got done. 

Hard to believe they're replacing that I-91 NB Exit 15 sign as its own contract.  All signs in the area are overhead, but they could probably all go to ground-mounts.  So unsure if the sign will be a new ground-mount or new overhead.  Or when a contract comes to replace signs through there, they'll replace the sign/support again.  'Cause that's the ConnDOT way!

Nice to see more of CT 9 be in line for new signage.  The signs from Exits 20-22 and Exits 29-32 are among the newest on the route, being installed when those segments opened, 1989 and 1992 respectively.  South of Exit 20, those signs went in just before CT 9 was extended north (well, west) of I-91, so pre-1989.  Mile markers are unreadable, especially north of Exit 10.

KEVIN_224

Looked like many were replaced on I-95 South from the Rhode Island to at least Groton. You can not miss the new welcome sign, with the huge Connecticut drawn in white on it!

Mergingtraffic

Quote from: KEVIN_224 on May 24, 2018, 06:29:14 AM
Looked like many were replaced on I-95 South from the Rhode Island to at least Groton. You can not miss the new welcome sign, with the huge Connecticut drawn in white on it!

I had a copy of the plans but have since deleted them.  Anybody have a copy?

I seem to remember noticing this sign being "skipped" on the plans.
I only take pics of good looking signs. Long live non-reflective button copy!
MergingTraffic https://www.flickr.com/photos/98731835@N05/

RobbieL2415

Quote from: shadyjay on May 23, 2018, 06:45:40 PM
A couple signing contract updates, per the ConnDOT site:

2018-08-15          CT 8, from I-95 to Shelton
2018-09-05          statewide spot sign replacement project (usually 10-12 sites, mostly replacing overhead assemblies and in turn, the signs themselves)
2018-09-05          I-91 NB Exit 15 replace sign support
2018-10-31          I-84 Exits 40-56 (pushed back from September - maybe there were too many errors in the prelim docs... I saw some WESTs that should've been EASTs
2019-03-20          CT 9 Exits 25-31 (which essentially means 25-31), and CT 72 Exits 1-9
2019-04-24          CT 9 Exits 18-24, CT 571 (the Exit 24 "spur"), and CT 5/15 (doesn't give any towns - prob just vic. of CT 9/5-15 interchange)

There's a sign on the connector from 5/15 South to I-91 South (the second connector, the one that accesses Brainard/Airport Rd), that has still not yet been replaced but was in the "statewide spot sign replacement project" about 2 years ago.  Not sure how that one never got done. 

Hard to believe they're replacing that I-91 NB Exit 15 sign as its own contract.  All signs in the area are overhead, but they could probably all go to ground-mounts.  So unsure if the sign will be a new ground-mount or new overhead.  Or when a contract comes to replace signs through there, they'll replace the sign/support again.  'Cause that's the ConnDOT way!

Nice to see more of CT 9 be in line for new signage.  The signs from Exits 20-22 and Exits 29-32 are among the newest on the route, being installed when those segments opened, 1989 and 1992 respectively.  South of Exit 20, those signs went in just before CT 9 was extended north (well, west) of I-91, so pre-1989.  Mile markers are unreadable, especially north of Exit 10.
I've seen night work on the Forbes St and Simmons Rd. bridges over I-84 in E. Hartford.  They weren't bridge inspections as far as I could tell.  They may have been doing something to the sign supports.  Is there anything in the spot improvement contracts for Exits 57-59?

shadyjay

Quote from: RobbieL2415 on May 24, 2018, 05:38:59 PM
I've seen night work on the Forbes St and Simmons Rd. bridges over I-84 in E. Hartford.  They weren't bridge inspections as far as I could tell.  They may have been doing something to the sign supports.  Is there anything in the spot improvement contracts for Exits 57-59?

There was a press release about the 2019 spot sign replacement contract (which I can't seem to find right now) and I believe a site on I-84 West in East Hartford was included.  It may be a free-standing gantry or a bridge-mounted structure, I can't remember.  Guess we'll know in September.

jp the roadgeek

Quote from: jon daly on May 22, 2018, 07:44:19 PM
Thanks, sharkyfour. I also noticed that the new I-95 shields do not have the name of the state on them.

Which is interesting, because all of the new reassurance shields in the Southington-West Hartford I-84 sign replacement project are state shields.  Must vary by DOT district.
Interstates I've clinched: 97, 290 (MA), 291 (CT), 291 (MA), 293, 295 (DE-NJ-PA), 295 (RI-MA), 384, 391, 395 (CT-MA), 395 (MD), 495 (DE), 610 (LA), 684, 691, 695 (MD), 695 (NY), 795 (MD)

jon daly

#24
Quote from: shadyjay on May 24, 2018, 09:35:18 PM
Quote from: RobbieL2415 on May 24, 2018, 05:38:59 PM
I've seen night work on the Forbes St and Simmons Rd. bridges over I-84 in E. Hartford.  They weren't bridge inspections as far as I could tell.  They may have been doing something to the sign supports.  Is there anything in the spot improvement contracts for Exits 57-59?


There was a press release about the 2019 spot sign replacement contract (which I can't seem to find right now) and I believe a site on I-84 West in East Hartford was included.  It may be a free-standing gantry or a bridge-mounted structure, I can't remember.  Guess we'll know in September.
IIRC, there's a sign on I-84 East near there that has a capital Y in "Manchester CommunitY College." Has that been replaced?



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