1. Notice of Time Extension for Post-Scoping Notice for Track Improvement and Mobility Enhancement (TIME 1): Metro North Railroad

Address of Possible Project Location: Mile Post (M.P.) 56.77 (east of Seaview Avenue, Bridgeport) running easterly to M.P. 60.30 (approximately 400 feet east of East Main Street/State Route 113, Stratford).

Municipalities where proposed action would be located: Bridgeport & Stratford

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On April 4 2023, the CT Department of Transportation (CTDOT) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this action in the Environmental Monitor. The CTDOT is unable to publish its determination regarding this action at this time.

Action Status: CTDOT is awaiting additional information pertaining to environmental resource analysis.

Estimated Publication Date: The CTDOT estimates that a Post-Scoping Notice will be published in the Environmental Monitor on or before February 20, 2024.

If you have questions about the proposed action, contact:

Name: Mr. Haresh Dholakia, Transportation Supervising Engineer

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

Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131

Phone: 860-594-3173

E-Mail: Hareshkumar.Dholakia@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.