2. Notice of Scoping for Naugatuck Railroad Station Relocation
Address of possible location: Water Street extension between Maple Street and Rubber Avenue, across from Old Firehouse Road.
Municipality where proposed action might be located: Naugatuck
Project Description: The Naugatuck Rail Station project involves relocating the Naugatuck Station approximately 0.3 miles south of the existing station on the New Haven Line (Waterbury Branch). The proposed project consists of a new platform and canopy, a new elevator and stair tower, and associated site work. The station will include a new 350’ high-level heated fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) platform with an integral heating system along approximately the full length. The platform will be able to accommodate up to a 4-car trainset with 350 feet in length to allow level boarding. Proposed platform amenities include canopies, wind screens, benches, and lighting. The station platform and connecting stair towers will include energy efficient LED lighting that is specifically designed to control the spread of light onto adjacent properties. Passenger information displays are also proposed at the station. Commuters would be able to connect directly to an enclosed structure two-story elevator tower connecting the drop-off area to the platform with ticket vending machines.
Project Maps/Plans: Click here to view a map of the project area. Click here to view a proposed site plan.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
There will be a virtual public scoping meeting for this proposed action:
DATE: Wednesday November 15, 2023
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
PLACE: Virtual
NOTES: Please register for the virtual meeting by Clicking here. Registration is required to participate. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the meeting.
This meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube, and closed captioning will be available. Non-English translation options will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be available on CTDOT’s YouTube Virtual Public Information Meeting playlist: https://portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive.
Persons with limited internet access, use the call-in number 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 823 7970 6049. Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Richard Bertoli at DOTProject0304-0029@ct.gov or 860-594-2020.
Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
Language assistance may be requested by contacting CTDOT's Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.
Comments/questions about the project or the scoping meeting should be sent to (email preferred):
Name: Mr. Richard Bertoli, Project Manager
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
Phone:860-594-2020
E-Mail: DOTProject0304-0029@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
E-Mail: Alice.Sexton@ct.gov
What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency 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.