FAQs

The Town of West Hartford maintains 63 traffic signals while the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation maintains 45 traffic signals throughout the town. The Engineering Division reviews and makes operational and safety recommendations to the Department of Public Works, who performs the traffic signal modifications.

Stop signs

The Engineering Division studies intersection operation and safety to determine the appropriate Stop sign control. The Department of Public Works installs, removes, and replaces Stop signs on Town-maintained roadways.

Speed limits

At the request of the Town, the State of Connecticut, Office of State Traffic Administration reviews roadways to determine the appropriate posted speed limit. The speed limit signs are installed and replaced by the Department of Public Works.