Connecticut will be receiving $6.8 million in federal funding for traffic and road safety.

The funding was made possible from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The funds were awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All grand program. The goal of the program is to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries.

The funding will benefit eight projects including ones in Redding, Wilton, Fairfield and Westport.

"This...federal funding...will implement much needed traffic safety measures across our state. More than 250 people died on Connecticut roads last year — a preventable and all too common tragedy. These funds will help towns and cities make serious safety upgrades that will ultimately save lives," the state's congressional delegation said.