3. Notice of Scoping for Putnam Bridge Boat Ramp

Municipality where proposed project would be located: Wethersfield

Address of Project Location: Great Meadow Road, Wethersfield

Project Description: The Department of Transportation (DOT), in cooperation with the Department of Environmental Protection, proposes to construct a new 6-lane boat launch with 148 parking spaces along the Connecticut River under the Putnam Bridge (Route 3) in Wethersfield.  This project is in response to requests from individuals and elected officials for increased boating access to the Connecticut River in the Hartford area.  It will also fulfill a condition of a permit granted to DOT for construction of the Baldwin Bridge across the Connecticut River between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme.

Project Map(s):  Click here to view a map of the project location.  Click here to view a project site plan.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  May 9, 2003

There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this project at:

Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at: the Department of Environmental Protection, State Parks Division, 6^th Floor, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, 06106

Written comments should be sent to:

If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:

The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in July of 2003.