State proposes a triangle traffic pattern for Cornwall

CORNWALL — The existing traffic pattern around the triangle in Cornwall Bridge has been studied by the State of Connecticut. A plan that has been developed to reconfigure it was discussed by the Board of Selectmen at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19, conducted on Zoom.

The proposed reconfiguration, prepared by Fitzgerald and Halliday of Hartford, was to be posted on the town’s website (www.cornwallct.org) the following day, First Selectman Gordon Ridgway said. At the website, scroll down to the bottom of the home page and look under “Town News.”  

The selectmen expressed concern about the potential for traffic problems. Selectman Marina Kotchoubey said that she would like to seek more creative solutions, and is hoping to hear from area residents and business owners. 

Once the annual budget season has passed, Kotchoubey said, perhaps town residents will have had time to develop alternative ideas.

“It seems like the plan raised more issues than it solved,” she said.

Proposed pedestrian crosswalks drew comment by Selectman Priscilla Pavel, who felt that they were unnecessary. She said that the area sees more vehicular traffic than foot traffic.

Ridgway said that residents’ comments on the posted plan will be welcomed by the town.

Pavel commented favorably on the town’s recently redesigned website and recommended that town residents take a look at it whether or not they wish to see the traffic plan. She said that she has learned many new things of interest about the town that she had not known previously.