I-95 Long Wharf Area, New Haven
3. Notice of Scoping for Reconstruction of I-95 in the Long Wharf Area
MUNICIPALITY: New Haven, Connecticut
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Connecticut Department of Transportation proposes to reconstruct Interstate 95 from Canal Dock Road to Howard Avenue, New Haven, to provide increased capacity and improved safety and traffic operations . The proposed project includes widening of I-95 to accommodate four 12-foot traffic lanes, one 12-foot operational lane, and 12-foot left and right shoulders in each direction separated by a 6-foot median. A relocated and reconfigured Interchange 46 (on and off ramps for Sargent Drive and Long Wharf Drive) is proposed at Long Wharf Extension, approximately 2300 feet south of the present location to maximize the distance between adjacent interchanges 45 and 47. The proposed project also includes a pedestrian bridge over I-95, the replacement of the I-95 bridge over Long Wharf Extension, the reconstruction of Long Wharf Drive and the partial reconstruction of Sargent Drive.
This project is west of the I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing Corridor Improvement Program ("Q" Bridge Program) that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) is undertaking to rebuild 7 miles of I-95 from Interchange 46 in New Haven to Interchange 54 in Branford.
An Environmental Impact Evaluation will be conducted to examine project alternatives, project impacts, and proposed mitigation for construction of the new roadway and associated drainage systems, intersections, walkways, sidewalks, curbing, and illumination.
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Written Comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:
February 3, 2003.
There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this project at:
DATE: January 15, 2003 with inclement weather date of January 22, 2003.
TIME: 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
PLACE: 200 Orange Street, New Haven (Ground Floor Hearing Room)
Written comments should be sent to:
Name: Edgar T. Hurle, Director of Environmental Planning
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, P.O. Box 317546, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: edgar.hurle@po.state.ct.us
If you have questions about the public meeting, or any other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
Name: Thomas A. Harley
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, P.O. Box 317546, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: thomas.harley@po.state.ct.us
Phone: (860) 594-3191
Fax: (860) 594-3373
ConnDOT expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in May 2003.