Hop River State Park Trail

1. Post-Scoping Notice for Hop River State Park Trail

Address of Possible Project Location: The project is located on the existing Hop River State Park Trail, beginning at its current terminus on Kings Road in Coventry and extending easterly to the trail bridge over the Willimantic River in Columbia.

Municipalities where it would be located: Columbia and Coventry

CEPA Determination: On June 8, 2021, the Connecticut Department of Transportation published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.  Comments were received during the public comment period from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, however no comments were received from the general public. A synopsis of the comments received and CTDOT's responses are included in 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). This determination is documented in a Memo of Findings and Determination and an Environmental Review Checklist.

 

Agency contact (E-Mail Preferred):

Name: Kevin Fleming, Transportation Planner

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

Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131

Phone: 860-594-2924

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:  The CTDOT expects the proposed project to go forward. This will be the final notice for this project in the Environmental Monitor.