Groton Traffic Authority - 6/8/26

The Groton Traffic Authority meeting held on June 8, 2026, focused on several procurement and infrastructure-related topics. Key discussions included approval for the installation of George Washington Post Road memorial signage on Route 117, contingent on obtaining necessary Department of Transportation permits, with public works tasked to manage the installation. Another significant agenda item was the review and approval of logistics and pedestrian detour plans for the renovation of 49 and 53 West Main Street in Mystic, including construction fencing, parking arrangements, and delivery schedules, with a motion passed to approve the plans with specified work hours and provisions for police-approved exceptions. Additional procurement-related matters included approval for installing a second handicap parking sign at the Mystic No Library and modifications to traffic signage on Park Place to improve compliance and traffic flow. The meeting also addressed ongoing construction at Quaker Farm Road Bridge, including plans for new solar-powered flashing stop signs to enhance safety upon reopening. Finally, the authority approved planned events by the Mystic Chamber of Commerce, noting potential needs for contracted security to supplement police staffing. Motions related to signage installation, construction logistics, and event approvals were passed during the meeting.