For Immediate Release: September 14, 2026 

Contact: 
Richard Donovan 
Assistant Director/Transportation Planning Director 
Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments 
203-757-0535 
rdonovan@nvcogct.gov

In-Person & Virtual Public Meetings to Discuss Route 64 Corridor Study Proposed Recommendation Alternatives

Middlebury, CT – The Town of Middlebury and the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) invite residents, business owners, and stakeholders to attend a public meeting for the ongoing Route 64 Corridor Study. The purpose of this meeting is to present the proposed recommendation alternatives, prepared by the project’s consulting team, BETA Group, Inc., and to gather public input. The meeting will take place on October 15, 2026, at 6 pm, in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and Zoom participation.

The meeting will provide an array of options to promote safe and accessible connections for all road users along the corridor, including pedestrians and bicyclists. BETA Group, Inc., will present the proposals through a slide presentation, followed by opportunities for questions and public comments.

Meeting Details:
• Date & Time: Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6 pm
• Location: Shepardson Community Center Auditorium, 1172 Whittemore Rd, Middlebury
• Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83858666353

NVCOG, in collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and the Town of Middlebury, began the assessment of safety along Route 64 in Middlebury in January 2025, focusing on enhancing pedestrian and bicyclist connections and access throughout the corridor. The Corridor Study is nearing completion, with expected conclusion in December 2026. Public input will help guide the final recommendations.

For more information about the Route 64 Corridor Study and to view the Existing Conditions Report, visit https://nvcogct.gov/middlebury-rt64. 

Language assistance is available to the public at no cost. For language assistance requests contact Desira Blanchard, Communications and Community Engagement Director with the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments, at dblanchard@nvcogct.gov or at 203-757-0535. Requests should be made at least 5 business days prior to the meeting.

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