DOT Project 0063-0737 Webpage
Welcome to the webpage for Project 0063-0737, rehabilitation of Founders Bridge (Bridge No. 00371A) in the City of Hartford and Town of East Hartford.
A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community an opportunity to learn about the proposed project and allow an open discussion of any views and comments concerning the proposed improvements. A Q&A session will immediately follow the presentation.
The purpose of the project is to increase the service life of the structure by replacing bridge deck joints, removing the abandoned moveable inspection platform, repairing bridge deck concrete, increasing the substandard load rating capacity, and maintain the bridge in a State of Good Repair.
There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements to access the underside of the bridge resulting in temporary impacts to pedestrian and bicycle access requiring temporary construction easements.
Construction is anticipated to begin Fall 2026 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way, and approval of permit(s). The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $22.3 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
The Public Meeting Notice can be viewed here.
The proposed project display materials can be viewed here.
Please register for the virtual public information meeting at 0063-0737 Zoom Registration Link. Registration is required to participate. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the meeting.
This meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube: portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive.
Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please direct comments and questions by August 22, 2024 to:
- DOTProject0063-0737@ct.gov
- 860-594-2020
Closed captioning will be available. Non-English translation options will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be available on CTDOT’s YouTube Virtual Public Information Meeting playlist: portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive.
Persons with limited internet access, use the call-in number 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 843 1480 8824. Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Meziane Meziani, Project Manager, at DOTProject0063-0737@ct.gov.
Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT’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.
Additional Information for Public
After the meeting, we hope you’ll take a few extra minutes to fill out our brief survey.