Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

1. Notice of Scoping for the Replacement and Improvements of the East Avenue Bridge

Municipality where proposed project would be located: Norwalk, Connecticut

Address of Possible Project Location:  Railroad Bridge over East Avenue 

Project Description: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) proposes to improve the East Avenue Railroad Bridge, the Metro-North Railroad station, and a nearby retaining wall in East Norwalk. The proposed work includes the following elements:

  • Replace the East Avenue Railroad Bridge (State Bridge No. 03691R) with a new bridge structure;
  • Construct elevators/stair structures for access to the station platforms;
  • Lengthen existing station platforms along both sides of the new East Avenue Railroad Bridge and railroad;
  • Replace a deteriorated timber retaining wall (Wall 27) along the south side of the railroad right-of-way; and 
  • Construct a temporary access road to the construction site off of Strawberry Hill Avenue.
The purpose of this project is to:
  • Construct a resilient replacement bridge to address the state of disrepair and age of the existing bridge substructure and superstructure;
  • Improve pedestrian accessibility, safety, and mobility at the East Norwalk Metro-North Railroad station and platforms, including compliance with Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requirements; and
  • Improve a deteriorated wall condition whereby the existing retaining wall cannot support current loading from commuter, inter-city passenger, and freight train movements.
Project Maps:     Click here to view a map of the project area.
                             Click here to view an aerial view of the project area.  
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  Friday October 20, 2017
Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below.  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.  Such requests must be made by the close of business on Friday September 29, 2017.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to
Name:Mr. Kevin C. Fleming, Transportation Planner
Agency:Connecticut Department of Transportation, Office of Environmental Planning
Address:   2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111
E-Mail:info@walkbridgect.com  (please use subject heading "East Avenue Bridge"

If you have questions about the scoping for this project, contact:

Name:Mr. John Hanifin, Project Manager, Facilities and Transit
Agency:Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address:   2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111
Phone:(860) 594-2899
E-Mail:info@walkbridgect.com (please use subject heading "East Avenue Bridge")

Additional information can be found online at: www.walkbridgect.com