Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

1. Post-Scoping Notice for Intersection Improvements on Route 10 and Route 322, Removal of Bridge 00518 and Replacement of Bridges 00646 & 05753

Address of Possible Project Location: Intersection of Route 10 and Route 322

Municipalities where it would be located: Southington and Cheshire 

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On May 3, 2022, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.

A public scoping meeting was held on May 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

Comments were received during the public comment period and at the Public Scoping Meeting. CT DOT received comments from two state agencies - the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) and the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH). A synopsis of the comments received and CT DOT's responses, where applicable, are included in the Environmental Review Checklist and the Public Scoping Meeting Report of Meeting.  
 
After consideration of the comments received, the CT DOT has determined:  

The project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under the CEPA. The agency’s conclusion is documented in a Memo of Findings and Determination and an Environmental Review Checklist. 

 

Agency contact:

Name: Mr. Jeffrey Pfaffinger, P.E., Project Manager
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
Phone: 860-594-2767
E-Mail: Jeffrey.Pfaffinger@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 CT DOT expects the project to go forward.  This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.