Project 0097-0102 Webpage
Welcome to the webpage for Project 0097-0102, Replacement of Bridge No. 05971, Smith Road over Hall Meadow Brook in the Town of Norfolk.
A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Tuesday, August 6 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 replace Bridge No. 05971, which carries Smith Road over Hall Meadow Brook in the Town of Norfolk. The existing bridge originally built in 1999 consisted of (3) 6’-0” diameter corrugated steel pipe culverts with a 22’-0” structure length and carried bi-directional traffic over a 20’-0” wide curb-to-curb roadway. Following a rainstorm event on July 13, 2023, the roadway at the project location overtopped resulting in a washout and failure of all three culverts as a result of which the roadway over the bridge is currently closed to vehicular traffic. The proposed 26’-6’ long single open span structure will be comprised of prestressed concrete deck units with a cast-in-place topping slab supported by concrete abutments and flared wingwalls with foundations designed for scour. The proposed bridge will carry a 24’-5” wide roadway meeting FHWA and State standards and the existing roadway profile will be maintained. The proposed structure with a 22’-0” wide hydraulic opening meeting 1.2 times the Bankfull Width of Channel will provide a 1.1’ hydraulic under-clearance and 2.6’ of freeboard at the roadway low point during the 100-year design storm meeting standards. The project includes installation of new bridge and approach rail system meeting current safety standards and approximately 360’ of roadway reconstruction. Simulated stone masonry form liner on the concrete end blocks and exposed portions of wingwalls and metalized open bridge to a color of Town’s choice for improved aesthetics are also proposed.
Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project includes partial permanent takes (1 property), to ensure the southwest wingwall remains within the Town ROW for future maintenance. In addition, a Permanent Slope Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement is required at one property along with right to install sedimentation control system.
Construction is anticipated to begin in Fall 2025 or Spring 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 $3,000,000. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
Public Meeting Notice can be viewed here.
The proposed project plans can be viewed here.
Please register for the virtual public information meeting at this Zoom 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 20, 2024 to:
- DOT-FLBP@ct.gov
- 860-594-2020
- And/or Andrew Shields, Andrew.Shields@ct.gov, 860-594-2077
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 871 5399 7941. Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Andrew Shields (Andrew.Shields@ct.gov
(860) 594-2077).
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.