2. Notice of Scoping for Replacement of Bridge No. 00162 - I-95 over Metro North Railroad
Address of project location: Bridge No. 00162 carries I-95 over Metro North Railroad and is located roughly 0.25 miles west of the I-95/West River crossing.
Municipality where proposed action might be located: West Haven
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to address the bridge's poor condition and functional obsolescence. The project proposes to replace the existing six-span superstructure, piers, and abutments with a new three-span composite continuous superstructure. It is anticipated that the new piers and abutments will be supported on both the existing and newly installed piles. The bridge will be widened to accommodate an additional southbound vehicular lane; and approximately 2,200 feet of I-95, including the southbound Exit 43 off-ramp, will be reconstructed.
Project Map: 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: Friday October 29, 2021
There will be a Virtual Public Scoping Meeting for this proposed action:
DATE: Thursday October 14, 2021
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: Virtual Meeting
NOTES: The meeting will be live streamed via Microsoft Teams Live Event and YouTube Live. A Question and Answer session will immediately follow the presentation. Instructions on how to access the meeting and how to provide comments/ ask questions will be available prior to the meeting on the project webpage: https://portal.ct.gov/DOTWestHaven156-181
The public scoping meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. Persons with limited internet access may request that project information be mailed to them by contacting Alvaro Garcia Jr. by email at Alvaro.Garcia@ct.gov or by phone at (860) 594-3353. Allow one week for processing and delivery.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (888) 566-5916 and entering the Participant Code when prompted: 9977843. Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). The MS Teams Live Event offers closed-captioning for the hearing impaired and non-English translation options. A recording of the formal presentation will be posted to YouTube following the event and closed-captioning (including non-English translation options) will be available at that time. The recording will also be available in the list of CTDOT virtual public meetings here:
https://portal.ct.gov/dot/general/CTDOT-VPIM-Library
Visit the project webpage for options for Apple users. During the Q&A session and the comment period that follows the meeting, individuals may leave a question or comment via email (preferred) at DOTProject156-181@ct.gov. Individuals may also leave a voicemail question or comment by calling (860) 944-1111. Please refer to project number 156-181 in your voicemail.
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the Department's Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least 5 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.
Written comments, questions about the public meeting, or questions about the project should be sent to (email preferred):
Name: Mr. Alvaro Garcia, Jr., Transportation Supervising Engineer
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
Phone: (860) 594-3353
E-Mail: Alvaro.Garcia@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.