Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

2. Post-Scoping Notice for Elimination of Bridge Nos. 00388 and 00389 (Route 17) and Construction of Roundabout

Address of Possible Project Location: Bridge No. 00388 carries Route 17 Northbound (NB) over Route 17 Southbound (SB) Ramp 007.

Bridge No. 00389 carries Route 17 SB Ramp 007 over New London Turnpike.

Municipality where it would be located: Glastonbury

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On May 17, 2022, the Connecticut Department of Transportation published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.

A public scoping meeting was held on June 13, 2022.

Comments were submitted by the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection during the public comment period.  CTDOT also received one comment from the public during the public comment period and various comments from the public at the public scoping meeting.  A synopsis of comments received and CTDOT's responses, where applicable, are located in the Environmental Review Checklist. Additionally, the report of the public scoping meeting (including comments received at the meeting and CTDOT's responses) can be found by clicking here. 

After consideration of the comments received, the CTDOT has determined the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under the CEPA.  This conclusion is documented in a Memo of Findings and Determination and an Environmental Review Checklist.
 
Agency contact:

Name: Mr. Jonathan Kang, Transportation Engineer
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
Phone: 860-594-2754
E-Mail: Jonathan.Kang@ct.gov

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring State agency:

Name: Ms. Alice M. Sexton
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Office of Legal Services
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: Alice.Sexton@ct.gov

What Happens Next: The CTDOT expects the project to go forward.  This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.