The Route 8 Design Build project will bring the section of roadway from Exit 13 in Shelton to Exit 22 in Seymour up to modern highway standards and make it safer for motorists.
Route 8 Design/Build
Bus Shelter Replacement Project
The NVCOG and the Valley Transit District are working with a team to design and build bus shelters to address the current lack of accommodations. This project aims to improve public transit facilities in lower valley municipalities.
MTP 2050
NVision50: The Metropolitan Transportation Plan for the NVCOG and the Central Naugatuck Valley MPO lays out a comprehensive vision for transportation in our region leading up to 2050.
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
The final Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and Municipal Annexes have been posted to the NVCOG Hazard Mitigation Plan webpage. The Plan has been adopted by all 19 NVCOG Communities, and the NVCOG Board endorsed the plan on December 10, 2021. FEMA approved the plan in January, 2022.
In 2019, NVCOG received funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct a multi-jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) for all 19 NVCOG municipalities.
An approved NHMP is required by FEMA to qualify a municipality for certain federal mitigation funding. NHMPs must be updated every 5 years. The purpose of this project is to update municipal NHMPs and develop a consolidated multijurisdictional plan for the entire Naugatuck Valley planning region in compliance with FEMA standards and requirements that will serve as the approved NHMP for each NVCOG municipality.
The NHMP will identify natural hazards and risks, existing capabilities, and activities that can be undertaken by a community to prevent loss of life and reduce property damages associated with the identified hazards. Public safety and property loss reduction are the driving forces behind this plan. Careful consideration will also be given to the preservation of history, culture and the natural environment of the region.
Milone & MacBroom Inc. (MMI) was selected to serve as the project consultant. MMI has extensive experience developing NHMPs in the region and across the state. NVCOG is administering the project and has prepared a detailed scope of work in collaboration with MMI. The project is expected to take 18 months and will include extensive public and stakeholder outreach and coordination with various municipal officials and departments.
Interactive Storymap:
Click on the tabs at the top of the Project Storymap and scroll through the narrative to learn about hazards impacting the region and view topical maps.
Staff Contact:
Aaron Budris
Environmental Planning Director
abudris@nvcogct.gov
Naugatuck Valley Regional Plan of Conservation and Development
The NVCOG is developing its first Naugatuck Valley Regional Plan of Conservation and Development (NVRPOCD). The Plan will guide regional planning priorities and will be considered when reviewing local, regional, and state initiatives.
Derby-Shelton Bridge Pedestrian and Bicyclist Enhancements
The project was completed in November 2024. The renovation of the bridge provides a key link between Derby and Shelton that connects communities and preserves historic character while supporting growth.
Route 8 & Waterbury Branch Line Corridor/Alternative Modes Study
The Route 8 & Waterbury Branch Line Corridor/Alternative Modes Study examined the viability of alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles, offering insights into options for alleviating congestion and enhancing mobility.