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The additional mileage was due in large part to an additional $11.9 million state investment made last spring.
“Since taking office, we have been serious about our commitment to maintaining and upgrading our roads and bridges by making smart, strategic investments to bring our transportation infrastructure into the 21st century,” Malloy said in a statement. “This includes increasing funding and mileage for Connecticut’s road resurfacing program which has been especially important considering the harsh winter seasons we have experienced recently.
"We will continue making these investments in all aspects of our transportation system because doing so drives growth, economic development and job creation while improving overall quality of life for our residents.”
The Connecticut DOT spent $68.9 million on road resurfacing this year compared with $57 million for 242 two-lane miles last year. The work resulted in the creation of $68.9 million on road resurfacing this year - compared with $57 million for 242 two-lane miles last year, according to Malloy's office.
The additional spending marks the third consecutive year the state DOT has increased both spending and mileage that has been resurfaced.
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