The Master Plan shows a new connection between the end of Columbia Street, the “Downtown Meriden” exit from the west, at Colony Street and Camp Street. This new connection will eliminate the zigzag movement between Columbia and Camp Streets, as well as the deficient vertical alignment of the Camp Street bridge over the railroad line.

This improvement directly links the Westfield Shoppingtown and surrounding commercial uses with the proposed Commercial Center. An expanded boulevard has been shown as a possible future alternative. In addition to providing an increased aesthetic environment, this expanded connection would support a greenway/pedestrian and bike path. Ultimately, this would provide a strong connection between the Harbor Brook greenway and the future Lewis Avenue Link greenway.

The material on this page is reproduced from "Meriden City Center Initiative - A Comprehensive Plan for Revitalization" prepared by BL Companies, released 07/24/2002. All rights reserved.