2. Post-Scoping Notice for Removal of Traffic Signals on Route 9 and Associated Improvements
Address of Possible Project Location: Route 9 to include Washington Street (Exit 15) and Hartford Avenue (Exit 16). Route 17 overlaps a small section of Route 9 in this area.
Municipality where it would be located: Middletown
CEPA Determination: On March 6, 2018, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.
A public scoping meeting was held on Thursday March 22, 2018. Several public comments were received during the public comment period and at the public scoping meeting. Additionally, comments were received from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the Office of Policy and Management.
The comments received and CTDOT's responses are here. After consideration of the comments received, CTDOT has determined not to proceed with the project as described in the Scoping Notice, at this time. Subsequent to the public scoping meeting, CTDOT began evaluating additional alternatives to satisfy the public's comments and meetings have been held with the City of Middletown to discuss the alternatives and recently completed traffic analyses for the alternatives. A formal CEPA public scoping process will take place to present the updated proposed alternative, and CTDOT also plans on holding multiple small scale charrette style meetings to garner feedback from the public, specifically in the area where the proposed project may be constructed.
Agency contact:
Name: Salvatore Aresco, P.E., Project Manager
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Office of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
Phone: 860-594-3239
E-Mail: Salvatore.Aresco@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: CTDOT will not proceed with the project, as described in the Scoping Notice, at this time. A new Scoping Notice will be published in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor for any updated proposed alternatives.