1. Notice of Time Extension for Post-Scoping Notice for Interchange Improvements to I-91, I-691, and Route 15

Municipalities where proposed action would be located: Meriden and Middletown

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On September 22, 2020, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for State project numbers 79-240, 79-245, and 79-246 in the Environmental Monitor. A virtual CEPA scoping meeting was held on October 8, 2020. On January 4, 2022 CTDOT published a Notice of Time Extension for a Post-Scoping Notice since further analysis was needed prior to making a final CEPA determination.  CTDOT has not yet obtained the proper level of information required to make a final CEPA determination, therefore an additional extension is required.  

Action Status: CTDOT is awaiting the results of a noise study prior to publishing a Post-Scoping Notice. Additionally, a virtual public informational meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2022. Information about the meeting and instructions on how to attend can be found here.  

Estimated Publication Date: The CTDOT estimates that a Post-Scoping Notice will be published in the Environmental Monitor on or before December 20, 2022.

If you have questions about the proposed action, contact:

Name: Mr. Sebastian Cannamela, P.E., Transportation Principal Engineer

Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction 

Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131

Phone: 860-594-2698

E-Mail: Sebastian.Cannamela@ct.gov

What Happens Next: The CTDOT will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the CEPA. A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.