1. Notice of Time Extension for Post Scoping Notice for Interchange Improvements to I-91, I-691, and Route 15

Municipalities where the proposed action would be located: Meriden and Middletown

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On September 22, 2020, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for State project numbers 79-240, 79-245, and 79-246 in the Environmental Monitor. A virtual CEPA scoping meeting was held on October 8, 2020. CTDOT is waiting on further analysis prior to making a final CEPA determination.  

Action Status: CTDOT is awaiting the results of a noise study prior to publishing a Post-Scoping Notice. 

Estimated Publication Date: CTDOT estimates that a Post-Scoping Notice will be published in the Environmental Monitor in April 2022.

If you have questions about the proposed action, contact (E-Mail preferred):

Name: Mr. Sebastian Cannamela, P.E., Project Manager

Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction

Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131

Phone: (860) 594-2698

E-Mail: Sebastian.Cannamela@ct.gov

What Happens Next: CTDOT will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor (estimated April 2022).