The next phase of planning for the #NewMixWaterbury is environmental review! This means we’ll be looking into the environmental impacts of the New Mix. Do you have any thoughts you would like us to consider? Leave a comment using the link in our bio! The New Mix #Waterbury

#DidYouKnow: One of the first full-length movies with sound was created in Waterbury? William Bristol and his company filmed it at Platts Mills, marking a groundbreaking moment in movie history! 🎥 #NewMixWaterbury #WaterburyHistory

It’s National School Bus Safety Week! Remember: when a bus’s red lights are flashing, you must stop from either direction. Never pass a stopped school bus and always give children space to cross safely. Let’s keep our students safe! 🚌 #SchoolBusSafety #CTDOT

Throwback Thursday! Thank you to everyone who shared their summer with us! It was full of sunshine, warmth, and good vibes in The Brass City. We’re grateful for all our community partners and more who made this summer a memorable one! Connecticut Department of Transportation, City of Waterbury Mayor's Office

We recently presented at the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Connecticut Transportation Mini-Series! We shared how the New Mix is bringing innovation and community voices together to reimagine #transportation in #Waterbury. Thanks, WTS Connecticut, for an inspiring event!

Stay alert this Halloween! Slow down if driving and if you’re trick-or-treating, wear bright colors or carry flashlights to shine in the dark. Let’s make it a safe night for everyone! 🎃 #HappyHalloween #StaySafe

Happy National STEAM Day! We’ve loved partnering with Waterbury Bridge to Success Community Partnership to bring hands-on STEAM learning to local families—inspiring creativity and curiosity right there in our community. Click the link in our bio to check out our Public Involvement webpage!

#DidYouKnow: There is a Moai Easter Island Statue outside the Timexpo Building in Waterbury? According to Roadside America, Timex’s Norwegian owners admired explorer Thor Heyerdahl, who studied Easter Island in the 1950s. There’s always something new to learn about Waterbury!

With the New Mix PEL Study completed, the Study Team will further evaluate the remaining alternatives to identify environmental impacts. Public outreach will continue and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way. Use the link in our bio to sign up for email updates!

Traveling for the holiday? Plan ahead and stay alert! Be aware of heavy traffic, drowsy or impaired drivers, and as Black Friday rolls around, look out for shoppers on the move. Let’s keep Waterbury safe this holiday weekend! #NewMixWaterbury #DriveSafe

Thanks to our community partner, RIBA Aspira, for hosting us last month! We always appreciate the opportunity to discuss our PEL Study results and take a deeper dive into the New Mix Program. #NewMixWaterbury #Waterbury

Here are a few tips to keep in mind as the temperature starts to drop: -Before driving, always clear frost, ice, and snow from your car. -When driving, allow extra time to brake. -When walking or biking, be on the lookout for slippery spots. Let’s keep everyone safe this winter!

We’re moving into the next phase of the New Mix! The New Mix team will review remaining options for replacing the Mixmaster and improving local roads—and we’ll be looking for community input throughout this phase. See which options are moving forward (link in our bio).

Happy holidays from the New Mix Team! Wishing you a joyful, restful season. We look forward to all 2026 has to offer! #HappyHolidays #Waterbury

Happy New Year from the New Mix Team! We are grateful for all our partnerships within the Greater Waterbury community we’re bringing into 2026 and can’t wait for all the new relationships 2026 has in store. City of Waterbury Mayor's Office #HappyNewYear #Waterbury

Need plans this Saturday? Support a great national cause from right here in Waterbury! Join the First Lap for Relay 2026 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Crosby High School track, dress warm and get ready for a great kickoff! #Waterbury #RelayForLife

What’s next for the New Mix Program? The Naugatuck River Shift and Modern Crossover Interchange alternatives enter environmental review! This step helps ensure any construction impacts on natural resources are kept to a minimum. Sign up for updates at the link in our bio!

Based on the four hints in the picture, can you guess the Waterbury, CT-based movie franchise? Comment your guesses! City of Waterbury Mayor's Office Netflix #Waterbury #WaterburyCT

As we plan for better travel through Waterbury, we’re also protecting the city’s history. That’s why alternatives that would have affected historic sites were ruled out early in the screening process. While we move forward towards a brighter future, we cannot forget the past!

Construction for the Removal of the Exit 21 Off-Ramp on I-84 EB in Waterbury is scheduled to start this year! This breakout project, identified in our PEL Study, aims to improve local roads with new traffic signals, sidewalks, and landscaping. Learn more at the link in our bio!