The Town of Windsor is currently working with a qualified engineering firm, VHB, on a design for a “road diet” of Broad Street. The scope of the proposed project includes the reduction of Broad Street to one travel lane in each direction from Poquonock Avenue (Route 75) to Sycamore Street, the addition of on street parking, and improved walkability of the downtown area. Based on public feedback received in December 2023, the Town has been analyzing the feasibility of installation of a bike lane(s); as well as exploring the possibility of installing roundabouts at the intersections of Broad Street and Poquonock Avenue and Poquonock Avenue and Bloomfield Avenue in lieu of traffic signals. .

A Public Information Meeting was held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 to present these options.

A Town Council Road Diet Workshop was held on Monday, September 9, 2024 to review conceptual road diet plans and roundabouts. 

A Public Information Meeting was held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 to answer questions and receive public input on the presented design options.

Conceptual Plans

Road Diet Conceptual Plan #1
On Street Parallel Parking Both Sides of Roads – improvement are contained within the current curb-lines.

Road Diet Conceptual Plan #2
On Street Parking & Bike Lane on Both Sides – improvements would have impacts on the Town Green.

Road Diet Conceptual Plan #3
Parking West side, Bike Lanes Both Sides – improvements are contained within the current curb-lines.

Broad Street – Typical Cross Sections

Roundabout Conceptual Plan

Here is an informative video from the New Jersey Department of Transportation on the function and benefits of road diets. 

Here is an informative video from the Utah Department of Transportation on the function and benefits of roundabouts.

Please be aware that this page will be periodically updated as we proceed through the project.