Welcome to the webpage for Project No. 0055-0148, replacement of Bridge No. 06680 carrying Route 219 over an unnamed brook in Granby.
A virtual public informational meeting for the project was held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
The project involves addressing the bridge deficiencies to ensure that the major components are improved to a state of good repair or remain in a state of good repair, most notably, the channel and culvert. The project includes a full replacement of the existing pipe structure with a 12’W x 9’H concrete box culvert. The north concrete headwall and wingwall unit and the south concrete pipe cradle will be replaced with new headwalls and wingwalls.
As part of the replacement effort, the outlet will be lowered to address the existing perched outlet conditions and to improve fish passage through the stream. Due to the increased slope from lowering the outlet, the flow velocities are increasing. Therefore, baffles and natural stream bed material will be installed to control the velocity of the flow. After the installation of the new structure, the roadway will be reconstructed and paved.
Finally, new MASH-Compliant metal beam rails will be installed in place of the existing guiderails. Maintenance and protection of traffic during construction will include two stages of work where alternating one-way traffic will facilitate vehicles through the work area, controlled with temporary traffic signals.
Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project include temporary construction easements on the properties to the north and south of the bridge. A drainage right of way is anticipated on the south abutting property. Both properties are owned by the State of Connecticut.
Construction is expected to start in spring 2027. The estimated cost is $2.1 million, with 80% Federal funds and 20% percent State funds.
The proposed project plans can be found below:
Comments and questions can be submitted during the two-week public comment period after the meeting by Thursday, April 3, 2025 to:
- DOTProject0055-0148@ct.gov or (860) 594-2020
- Francisco Fadul, Project Manager Francisco.Fadul@ct.gov or 860-594-2078
Please reference State Project No. 0055-0148 in the email or voicemail.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 871 4488 1296. 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 Isuf Vlashi, Project Engineer Isuf.Vlashi@ct.gov or 860-594-3389).
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five (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.
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.
Additional Information for Public
Voluntary Feedback Survey - After the meeting, we hope you’ll take a few extra minutes to fill out our brief survey.