2. Post-Scoping Notice for Replacement of Bridge No. 04446 - Hop River Road over Hop River

Address of Possible Project Location: Hop River Road over Hop River, approximately 0.3 miles north of its intersection with Route 6 (Willimantic Road) and immediately downstream of the Hop River Dam.

Municipalities: Coventry and Columbia

CEPA Determination: On January 19, 2021, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.

Comments from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection were received during the public comment period; no comments from the general public were received. A public scoping meeting was not held for this project, however a Virtual Public Informational Meeting was held on December 15, 2020. The report of meeting can be found in the scoping notice for this project. 

The comments are addressed, as needed, within the appropriate sections of the Environmental Review Checklist. After consideration of the comments received, CTDOT has determined that the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). CTDOT’s conclusion is documented in a Memo of Findings and Determination and an Environmental Review Checklist. 

Agency contact:

Name:      Kevin Fleming, Transportation Planner

Agency:   Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Policy and Planning     

Address:  2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131

E-Mail:     Kevin.Fleming@ct.gov

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring State Agency.

          Name:      Ms. Alice M. Sexton

          Agency:   Connecticut Department of Transportation, Office of Legal Services

          Address:  2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT, 06131

          Phone:     860-594-3045

          E-Mail:     Alice.Sexton@ct.gov

What Happens Next: CTDOT expects the proposed project to go forward. This will be the final notice of this project in the Environmental Monitor.