The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the rehabilitation of the Putnam Bridge between Wethersfield and Glastonbury on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 7:00 pm.
The virtual public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. The meeting will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded. For instructions on accessing the meeting and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit https://portal.ct.gov/DOTWethersfieldGlastonbury53-199.
“This project will maintain the Putnam Bridge’s state of good repair and extend the service life for another 20 years, ensuring safe travel for all users,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Tracey Brais. “We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design.”
The purpose of the project is to address the structural deficiencies of Bridge No. 00417, including repairing and replacing deficient structural members, ensuring the bridge continues to load rate appropriately for all design, legal, and permit vehicles, and improving the condition rating of all structural elements.
Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 827 5276 7896. Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Tracey Brais, Project Manager, at DOTProject0053-0199@ct.gov or (860) 594-3171.
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT 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.
This meeting will also be livestreamed on the CTDOT YouTube channel; no registration is required. Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be posted immediately following the meeting in the list of CTDOT virtual public meetings at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.
Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please submit comments and questions by April 18, 2024, to DOTProject0053-0199@ct.gov and (860) 594-2020. Please reference State Project No. 0053-0199 in the email or voicemail.