Woodbury Route 6 Corridor Study

The NVCOG, in collaboration with the CTDOT, the Town of Woodbury, Federal Highway Administration, and AECOM Technical Services, Inc., has undertaken a comprehensive review of US Route 6 throughout Woodbury.

This study will develop actionable concepts to improve safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists, while supporting economic development and access to the Town’s historic assets.

Overview

Timeline

Get Involved

Status Update

Committee Meetings

Documents

Overview

Project Goals

US Route 6 is one of the main routes through Woodbury, providing connection to Watertown and Route 8 to the north and to Interstate 84 in Southbury to the south. The route also serves as the town’s Main Street, providing access to two historic districts and to much of the commercial activity within town. Through most of the town Route 6 is a two lane road, characterized by wide shoulders, gaps in the sidewalk network, and a mix of high speed limits in the more rural areas of town and lower limits in the commercial areas. In addition to automobile traffic there is a high level of pedestrian traffic near the town center and cyclist traffic along the full route. In the Town’s most recent Plan of Conservation and Development improving access for non-motorized users along Route 6 was identified as a key priority.

The study team has collected and analyzed traffic and safety data, working with the public to identify locations with safety or congestion concerns, and then proposed countermeasures to improve those locations. With a special focus on the needs of those walking, especially in the town’s historic areas, as well as cyclists along the corridor, a sidepath to provide a safe, separated space for active travelers has been proposed. The final report, available as a draft on the “Documents” tab, details how these improvements will impact the corridor and a plan for implementation.

Timeline

Project Timeline

NVCOG, in coordination with AECOM, the project consultant, and the Town of Woodbury, will complete the study following the remaining public and project advisory committee meetings. The study will be published by the end of February, 2026. Once complete, NVCOG and the Town of Woodbury will begin programming elements of the study’s recommendations for design.

Get Involved

Public Involvement Process

We strive to involve the public in a way that is collaborative, accessible, and inclusive. During the project, our team will use a variety of tools to gather public feedback and ensure that this project meets the needs of these communities. 

To fulfill these goals, the project team will meet with stakeholders, conduct a public information meeting, and provide frequent updates via this website and NVCOG’s social media platforms. Additionally, all documents related to the project will be posted to this website. If you have a question or would like to provide a comment, suggestion, or idea, please email rdonovan@nvcogct.gov.

Committee Meetings

Two advisory committees (the Project Advisory Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee) will be formed. The Project Advisory Committee will include government, business, and community representatives and will provide oversight and direction for the study and monitor the planning process.

The Technical Advisory Committee will be comprised of NVCOG planning and engineering staff, CTDOT planning and engineering representatives, and Woodbury municipal staff. This group will confirm that the recommendations of the study meet CTDOT’s project requirements and goals, align with the Route 6 Roundabout that is planned for the intersection with Route 61, and can be actioned within a reasonable timeline.

Past Public Meetings

February 18, 2025 | 6 PM | Woodbury Senior Community Center

A hybrid public meeting was held to present the current conditions assessment and outline the next steps as the project moves into evaluating future conditions and recommendations. Watch the live recording.

June 4, 2024 | 1 PM | Woodbury Town Hall

A public walk audit was held to provide an opportunity to identify the existing issues and the historic assets in Woodbury Center while sharing ideas on how to improve the area.

Public meetings will be conducted with the dual purpose of sharing findings and gathering opinions and suggestions from residents and community stakeholders. These meetings will be open to all, with in-person and virtual options for attendance. The public meetings will be recorded and made available through the NVCOG YouTube Channel.

Social Media

In addition to this website, we will keep you up-to-date regarding the project’s status and progress on NVCOG’s social media platforms, which include Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Status Update

Existing Conditions Assessment

The Existing Conditions Assessment is designed to gather data, assess the roadway’s operations and deficiencies, and clearly define the problems the study is aiming to address. The existing conditions assessment has been reviewed by the project technical team, including the project consultant, NVCOG staff, and the CT Department of Transportation, and is available to review on the “Documents” tab.

Public Engagement

As we approach the end of the study phase, public engagement is far from over. As each piece of the project moves forward into design and eventual construction, additional opportunities for engagement will be provided.

As the last steps of public engagement for the study phase, two public meetings remain.

Project Advisory Committee Meeting – the final project advisory committee meeting will take place in person and virtually on Wednesday, February 11, at 2 PM. Details can be found on the NVCOG Calendar.

Public Information Meeting – A public meeting, designed to share the full process and findings of the study, will take place both virtually and in-person, at 6 PM on February 17th. More information on this meeting can be found on the NVCOG Calendar.

To learn more, please visit the “Get Involved” tab above, or contact us at the information below.

Future Conditions and Concept Development

Based on the existing conditions assessment, a future condition scenario was developed that looked at expected growth in traffic and pedestrian volume. The future conditions then allowed the project team to develop a series of concepts that could be evaluated against the study’s goals.

From the developed concepts came a series of recommended alternatives. These recommendations have been reviewed by the project’s technical team and will be presented to the Project Advisory Committee and the public at the upcoming public meetings. Information about these proposals can be found in the “Documents” tab.

Committee Meetings

Project Advisory Committee

Project Advisory Committee meetings focus on convening with the Town of Woodbury’s project team to discuss and provide feedback on the study.

Upcoming Meetings

The next and final Project Advisory Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11th, at 2 PM. Information about this meeting can be found under the “Status Update” tab.

Meeting Agenda

Past Meetings

08/19/2025

The meeting for the Route 6 Corridor Study was an opportunity for AECOM, the project consultant, and NVCOG to present expected future conditions and design concepts related to a proposed shared use path.

Meeting Minutes

Live Recording

02/04/2025

Meeting Minutes

Live Recording

01/26/2024

This meeting provided an opportunity for the PAC to be informed of the updated timeline and project team, provide feedback on the study’s goals, and help the project team best connect with key stakeholders along the corridor.

Meeting Agenda

Live Recording

06/22/2022

The first project advisory committee meeting provided a review of the project scope to ensure that the project would meet the Town’s needs.

Meeting Minutes

Documents

Infrastructure Safety Walk Assessment Notes Presentation – This report documents the findings and notes from the Walk Audit that took place on June 4, 2024. During this event, members of the public, town staff, NVCOG staff, and representatives of AECOM, the project consultant, all saw firsthand the operational and safety concerns through the town center, as well as documented the historic assets along the corridor.

Existing Conditions Presentation Slides February 18, 2025 – View presentation slides from the public meeting held on February 18, 2025. The slides present the current conditions assessment and outline the next steps as the project moves into evaluating future condition

Existing Conditions Report – This Existing Conditions Report is the final, approved document that will help guide decision making on alternative development and selection.

Public Meeting Slides February 17, 2026 – See the presentation slides from the upcoming public meeting to be held on February 17, 2026. This meeting will cover the full study analysis and recommended improvements.