Town of Hamden, Connecticut: Engineering

04/14/2026

The traffic control signal at the intersection of Wh**ey Ave and Buell Street was disabled this afternoon and will remain out of service the next one to two days. The cabinet and controller must be completely rebuilt. Expect delays at this intersection. We’re running out of spare parts folks! Please slow down and drive with caution as you get out for all this summer like weather! Don’t forget a disabled traffic control signal is to be treated as an all way stop!

03/18/2026

The signal at Dixwell Ave (Rt 10) and Rt 15 Southbound Ramps was restored this morning shortly after 10am. Please continue to use caution and drive safely near our Town's highschool. Thank you!

03/15/2026

UPDATE 3/18/2026 10:35AM
The signal was restored this morning shortly after 10am. Please continue to use caution and drive safely near our Town's highschool. Thank you!

Please be advised there is an issue with the traffic signal at the intersection of RT 15 southbound ramps and Dixwell Ave (Rt 10). The signal is not functional and is expected to be out of service for at least three days. Please allow more time to travel in your morning commute, particularly if you are coming from South of RT 15. Please be patient and safe.

Please remember that when a signal is not functional it is by state law treated as an all way stop (CT Gen Stat § 14- “299b.” (2024))

An all-way stop requires every vehicle at an intersection to come to a complete stop behind the white line or crosswalk. The first vehicle to arrive and stop has the right-of-way to proceed first. If vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right goes first; if opposite, straight traffic goes before turning traffic.

03/08/2026

A vehicle accident damaged the signal at Skiff Street at Kohl’s and Hamden Mart entrance. Please avoid this intersection while crews work to restore the signal.

12/22/2025

FYI Holiday Traffic update from CT and the town. Thanks for sharing Town of Hamden!

05/23/2025

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE:
Beginning on May 27, 2025, the upper deck of the parking garage, adjacent to the Police Department, will have very limited parking due to repair work.

03/04/2025

Excited to help DOT make RT 15 and a stretch of Whitney Ave safer!

The state Department of Transportation said it is creating plans to improve the Wilbur Cross Parkway and Whitney Avenue interchange at exit 61 in Hamden.

01/22/2025

Don't forget a disabled traffic signal is a stop sign. State statute requires drivers to stop for disabled signals as though it were an all way stop sign controlled intersection!

Read more here:
https://www.cti.uconn.edu/Document.asp?DocID=13929

10/11/2024

Tom Swamp Road is reopened. The majority of work is complete. Some tasks remain, but the road is reopened to the public.

09/06/2024

Let your voice be heard! Town of Hamden, Connecticut: Engineering

09/01/2024

The race extends into Town of Hamden, Connecticut on Whitney Ave and turns around at the Whitney Museum. Traffic pattern changes and delays expected from Davis Street South to the town line. Hamden Police Department are working with the race organizers and redirecting traffic from Whitney in that area.

*** LABOR DAY: PARKING RESTRICTIONS & ROAD CLOSURES 🚫🅿️ *** The 2024 New Haven Road Race is this Monday, September 2nd. Over 5,000 runners are expected to participate in various races: the Kids Fun Run Race, the 5K, the half-marathon, the half-marathon relay, and the 20K USA Track and Field national championship race. It’s a fun and festive day in the Elm City and a great day for residents and runners alike, many who come from all over the city, region and country to participate.

In order to provide a safe course for runners and observers, some parking restrictions and temporary road closures are required. The routes for the various races span parts of Downtown, Fair Haven, East Rock, Beaver Hills, Dwight, Edgewood and Westville neighborhoods.

Please pay close attention to any posted streets signs with “no parking” notices and be sure to move your vehicle as directed to avoid a ticket and being towed. No parking restrictions for race day begin as early as 4 am. In addition, if you are planning on traveling around the city on Monday between 8 am and 1 pm, please be mindful of these temporary road closures that impact several major roadways and plan accordingly.

The main routes are below and you can learn more about the race at NewHavenRoadRace.org

Thank you for your cooperation, good luck to all the runners, and have a safe and enjoyable holiday!