MUNICIPALITY WHERE PROJECT WOULD BE LOCATED: Middletown

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The Connecticut Department of Transportation proposes to perform operational and safety improvements along Route 9 in the City of Middletown. The project has been broken down into two distinct areas, A & B.

Area "A" is located at the northern limits of the project which will begin near Exit 14, DeKoven Street and Downtown, and end near the bridge over the Mattabesset River for a distance of approximately 6000 feet (1800 meters). The proposed work will include providing a new Route 9 interchange and allowing access to the Arrigoni Bridge and Main Street (Route 66). Elimination of the traffic signals along Route 9 at the Hartford Avenue and Washington Street intersections. The work will also include providing pedestrian access to the riverfront from Middletown.

The Limits for Area "B" will begin near the Silver Street overpass and end in the vicinity of Court Street for a distance of approximately 5300 feet (1600 Meters). The proposed work will include providing a revised Route 9 interchange with Route 17. This interchange will add a northbound Route 9 Ramp to Route 17. The interchange will also provide vehicle and pedestrian access to the river and pedestrian access to the river along Route 17 sidewalk.

An Environmental Impact Evaluation will be conducted to examine alternatives, project impacts, and proposed mitigation for construction of new roadway and associated drainage systems, intersections, bridge work, sidewalks, curbing and illumination. It is anticipated that an Environmental Impact Statement will be required for Area "A" and an Environmental Assessment will be required Area "B".

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Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: July 2, 2003.

There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this project at:

DATE: June 24, 2003TIME: 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

PLACE: Municipal Building, 245 DeKoven Drive and Court Street, Middletown in the City Hall council Chamber located on the main floor.

Written Comments should be sent to:

Name:  Edgar T. Hurle, Director of Environmental Planning
Agency: Connecticut Department of TransportationAddress: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, P.0. Box 317546, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: edgar.hurle@po.state.ct.us

If you have questions about the public meeting, or any other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:

Name: Thomas A. Harley
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, P.0. Box 317546, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: thomas.harley@po.state.ct.us
Phone: (860) 594-3191
Fax: (860) 594-3373

ConnDOT expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for Public review and comment, in the Spring of 2004.