Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

1. Post-Scoping Notice for the Reconfiguration of Route 17 On-Ramp to Route 9 Northbound

Address of Possible Project: The project is located on Route 17 between Log Mile 21.65 and 22.50. Route 9 overlaps Route 17 through a portion of this project between Log Mile 23.46 to 23.90.  Main Street Extension is a local roadway located south of downtown Main Street.  Union Street, River Road and Harbor Drive are also local roadways and provide access to Harbor Park and waterfront properties. 

Municipality where it would be located: Middletown

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On January 18, 2022, the Connecticut Department of Transportation published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.

Comments were received during the public comment period from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and from one member of the general public. A synopsis of the comments received and CTDOT's responses, where applicable, are included in the Environmental Review Checklist.   

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

Name: Mr. Kevin Fleming, Transportation Planner
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Office of Environmental Planning
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
Phone: 860-594-2924
E-Mail: Kevin.Fleming@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
Phone: 860-594-3045
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.