Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13b-24: Jurisdiction over state highway system. Responsibility for highways of state.

(a) The commissioner shall have jurisdiction over the state highway system with all the powers and duties prescribed in this chapter, in title 13a and as otherwise provided by law.

(b) The Commissioner of Transportation shall have general responsibility for the highways of the state, with all the powers and duties established under title 13a, this chapter and as otherwise provided by law.