1. Notice of Scoping for Replacement of Stiles Bridge - Route 191 over Scantic River
Address of possible location: Route 191 over Scantic River. Mile point 2.73 of Route 191
Municipality where proposed action might be located: East Windsor
Project Description: The Stiles Bridge (Bridge No. 01524) was built in 1925 and rehabilitated in 1987, and is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. It is a 76-foot span steel truss on reinforced concrete with a curb-to-curb width of 27 feet 10 inches. It carries one lane of traffic in each direction, and has an estimated average daily traffic of 1,500 vehicles. The proposed project scope is to replace the existing bridge. Replacement is required based on the findings of the latest Bridge Inspection Report in which the bridge was found to be in serious condition. The proposed new structure will be a multi girder steel superstructure on reinforced concrete abutments.
An approximate 9-month closure of Bridge No. 01524 and a corresponding detour of pedestrian and vehicular traffic will be required. The estimated project cost is $9 million, and is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% Federal funds and 20% State funds. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2023 based on availability of funding and approval of permits.
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 May 21, 2021.
There will be a Virtual Public Scoping Meeting for this proposed action:
DATE: Tuesday May 4, 2021
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Virtual
NOTES: The meeting will be live streamed via Microsoft Teams Live Event and YouTube Live. A Question & Answer session will immediately follow the presentation. Instructions on how to access the meeting and on how to provide comments or ask questions, can be found on the project webpage at: https://portal.ct.gov/DOTEastWindsor46-127
During the Q&A session and the comment period that follows the meeting, individuals may leave a question or comment via email (preferred) at DOTProject46-127@ct.gov. Individuals may also leave a voicemail question or comment by calling (860) 944-1111. Please reference the project in your voicemail.
Persons with limited internet access may request that project information be mailed to them by contacting Mr. Ken-Taro Plude by email at Ken-Taro.plude@ct.gov - allow one week for processing and delivery.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (800) 779-3152 and entering the Participant Code when prompted: 3998306. Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). 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 DOT virtual public meetings at: https://portal.ct.gov/dot/general/CTDOT-VPIM-Library
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the Department'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 and/or questions about the meeting or project (email preferred) should be sent to:
Name: Mr. Ken-Taro Plude, Project Engineer
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: DOTProject46-127@ct.gov
Individuals may also leave a voicemail question or comment by calling (860) 944-1111. Please reference Project No. 46-127 in your voicemail.
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.