Connecticut Department of Transportation

We are reminding everyone to always #slowdown and #moveover when driving through a work zone!🟠 It keeps everyone nearby safe.
 
(This video was filmed with a greenscreen for the safety of our crews, Terri the Turtle and Slow Down Sam)
#CTDOT

28.04.2025 21:01 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

Looking forward to the new features!

22.04.2025 15:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Be prepared for anything when you’re driving! 😳 ⚡️

22.04.2025 15:04 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Only the best for our plows!

22.04.2025 14:57 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Girl power! 👸💁‍♀️

22.04.2025 14:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The top picks for our snowplow naming contest are ready for their public debut! Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how the decals were made in our sign shop and installed on our trucks.
#CTDOT #SnowPlow #Contest #BehindTheScenes

22.04.2025 14:52 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Work Zone Awareness Week press conference.

Work Zone Awareness Week press conference.

Work Zone Awareness Week press conference.

Terri the Turtle with construction workers.

Today we kicked off #WorkZoneAwarenessWeek with Governor Lamont, Senator Blumenthal and local crews and contractors at a construction site in Meriden. Always #slowdown and #moveover so everyone stays safe: portal.ct.gov/dot/ctdot-pr...

#CTDOT #ObeyTheOrange #NWZAW #Orange4Safety

21.04.2025 18:05 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Today, #CTDOT joined State Senator Tony Hwang, state and local police to highlight increased enforcement on distracted driving violations this April.

Put the phone down. Protect yourself—and everyone else on the road.

#DistractedDriving #RoadSafety

14.04.2025 15:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

That's a nice looking schedule you got there... be a shame if you didn't check CTroads and got stuck in traffic!

Don't let traffic disrupt your day! With CTroads you can receive text alerts about anything that could cause traffic on your route. Create a free account and add your route quickly: ctroads.com

#CTDOT #CTroads #Meme #Funny #Traffic

08.04.2025 13:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Walking to work starter pack: Connecticut edition! 1: The playlist you tell everyone you can't stand but secretly love. 2: Crosswalks and sidewalks galore! 3: Coffeeeeeeeee so you're actually able to get work done later. 4: 10lbs of job essentials. 5: Questionable weather.

Got everything we need for #WalkToWorkDay!🚶‍♀️😃

If you decide to go for a walk anytime, make sure you follow the rules of the road, stay on sidewalks and crosswalks, and look both ways before crossing the road.

#CTDOT #Walking #PedestrianSafety

04.04.2025 13:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Move over. It's the law.

Every year in CT alone, emergency and law enforcement personnel respond to 100,000 motor vehicle crashes on roadways. Our first responders have hobbies, loved ones, plans for the future. Keep them safe, #SlowDown and #MoveOver for any vehicle stopped on or near the road.

#CTDOT #RoadSafety

24.03.2025 17:22 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

(smiling dog) When you walk outside and it's finally spring!

Happy first day of spring! 🌺🌞
If you're going for a walk or bike ride, remember these safety tips:

🌞Obey signs and signals
🌞Stay on sidewalks whenever possible
🌞Cross the street at designated areas
🌞Stay alert

Drivers - do your part and help keep our roadways safe!

#CTDOT #PedestrianSafety

20.03.2025 14:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Don't break a lucky streak by drinking and driving.

74 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes during the #StPatricksDay holiday alone in 2022. If you plan on traveling to enjoy the celebrations this weekend, make sure you have a safe, sober ride home: portal.ct.gov/dot/ctdot-pr...

#CTDOT #DriveSafe #BuzzedDrivingIsDrunkDriving

13.03.2025 13:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Apprenticeship 1 opportunity: Transportation Maintenance. Apply at the link in the caption.

Looking for highway operations experience? As a #Transportation Maintenance Registered #Apprentice 1 you will assist in a variety of #highway maintenance tasks and develop the skills to become a CDL Driver. Read more and apply by 3/14: www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpr...

#CTDOT #Hiring

06.03.2025 16:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you to everyone who has shown their support for our hard-working crews! #CTDOT #ThankYou #Appreciation

04.03.2025 15:33 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Meme with image of Beyoncé looking shocked, “Us when someone says they don’t use the CTrides app”.

Did you know? With the CTrides app you can plan trips on the train, bus, carpool, bike and more. It's free AND you can get great #rewards every time you plan a trip through the app! Download the app and start finding greener ways to #travel: ctrides.agilemile.com

#CTDOT #CTrides #Transportation

27.02.2025 20:28 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Hear from more of #TeamCTDOT this #BlackHistoryMonth as they reflect on how their background and culture shapes their work. We thank them for their work in improving CT communities!

#CTDOT #Culture #StaffSpotlight

25.02.2025 14:59 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Program. Next training date: Saturday, March 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Location: CTDOT headquarters at 2800 Berlin Tpke, Newington. Register at the link in the caption.

We invite all first responders to attend our FREE National #TrafficIncidentManagement (TIM) Training Program on Saturday 3/1, an essential opportunity to learn how to safely respond roadway to emergencies. To register, visit forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

#CTDOT #Training #FirstResponder

20.02.2025 15:11 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Invest in your future career. Apply at the link in the caption.

It takes a wide range of people and skills to keep CT moving. When you join #TeamCTDOT you get the chance to improve lives through transportation. Check out our open positions (with great benefits!) and apply today: www.jobapscloud.com/CT/?Keyword=...
#Careers #MakeADifference #Hiring

11.02.2025 14:37 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We're incredibly grateful to our Black and African American team members for their dedication to improving our state! This #BlackHistoryMonth we spoke with #TeamCTDOT about their background, #culture and how it shapes their work.
Stay tuned for more inspiring stories from our staff!
#CTDOT

10.02.2025 16:08 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Seasonal Worker opportunity: Enterprise GIS

We're hiring Enterprise GIS #SeasonalWorkers! If you're interested in a career developing, analyzing and managing geospacial datasets, apply for the summer of 2025 at www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpr...
Application closes on 2/13

#CTDOT #SeasonalJob #CareerOpportunity #Transportation #bluesky

04.02.2025 20:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Think about their lives when you drive by. Slow down, move over so they get home safe at the end of their shift.
#MoveOver #RoadSafety #CTDOT

03.02.2025 15:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0