Improvements to RT 8-Interchanges 16-18, Derby and Ansonia
Municipalities where proposed project might be located: Derby and Ansonia, Connecticut
Addresses of Possible Project Location: Route 8, Derby and Ansonia, Connecticut
Project Description: The purpose of the proposed action is to improve and enhance the safety and operational characteristics of Exits 16, 17, and 18, as they provide access to and from Route 8 in Derby and Ansonia, Connecticut. The purpose of the proposed action is also to improve the operational characteristics to and from Route 8, as well as along the adjacent local street network.
Access at Exit 16 is proposed to be improved by adding a northbound on-ramp, upgraded northbound off-ramp, upgraded southbound on-ramp, and adding a connector road from an extension of Water Street to Pershing Drive. The southbound off-ramp at Exit 17 is proposed for reconstruction, while the northbound on- and off-ramps are to be eliminated. A new northbound on-ramp is proposed at Exit 18.
Project Map(s): Click here to view a map of the project area.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: May 24, 2005.
Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below no later than April 29, 2005. If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting.
Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at or online at:
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
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Mr. Edgar T. Hurle – Transportation Planning Director |
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Agency: |
State of Connecticut Department of Transportation |
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2800 Berlin Turnpike |
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Newington, CT 06106 | |
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Fax: |
(860) 594-3028 |
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If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
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Mr. Keith T. Hall – Transportation Supervising Planner |
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Agency: |
State of Connecticut Department of Transportation |
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Address: |
2800 Berlin Turnpike |
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Newington, CT 06106 | |
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(860) 594-2926 |
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Fax: |
(860) 594-3028 |
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For detailed questions regarding the project please contact: Mr. Richard Dunne, Valley Council of Governments, Derby Train Station, 12 Main Street Derby, CT 06418. Telephone and Fax: (203) 735-8688, E-Mail: info@valleycog.org.
The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in December, 2005.