The Hartford Land Bank has updated its website with a request for proposal bid opportunity for local vendor and suppliers.  Interested parties may view bid requirements and obtain a copy of the bid document by accessing their website at https://hartfordlandbank.org/hartford-land-bank-vendor-supplier-opportunities/

According to the Albany Avenue project website, the RT 44 construction work continues* as follows:

• Punch list work will resume this week.
• Installation of the remaining streetlights and street signs will continue in various locations throughout the project limits.
• The bus shelter at the northeast corner of Albany Avenue and Garden Street (near Community Health Services) is scheduled to be repaired.
• Bollard sleeve installation is scheduled to occur on the south side of Albany Avenue between Burton Street and Magnolia Street.
• Planning and coordination to complete all contract work continues.
• Traffic Impacts: No major impacts to traffic are expected this week. Partial lane closures may occur near locations where streetlights operations are underway. Pedestrian and business access will be maintained.

*weather permitting

Visit albanyavenuehartfordproject.com for Project updates!

According to the project team, the Route 44 (Albany Avenue) Safety Improvements Project reached substantial completion in fall 2020.  All punch list items, and remaining contract work will be completed as weather allows. Landscaping is set to resume in the spring.

The Project Team will continue to keep the public informed via their email list, the Project website and community meetings. They will also continue to communicate directly with stakeholders—including property owners, merchants, and residents—when they are notified by the Contractor of work that will impact your area.

The Safety On the Avenue website has been updated with the following new schedule content:

Schedule: Week of March 1, 2021*

Hours of Operations: 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday-Friday

• No construction work is scheduled for this week.
• Planning and coordination to complete all contract work continues.
• Punch list work will continue as weather permits. Landscaping is scheduled to resume in the spring.
• Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts are expected.

*weather permitting

You may also visit albanyavenuehartfordproject.com for Project updates!