Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

2. Post-Scoping Notice for Removal of Exit 21 Off-Ramp on Interstate 84 Eastbound (EB)

Address of Possible Project Location: Interstate 84 (I-84) in the EB direction and on the local road network within the vicinity of the I-84 EB Exit 21 and Exit 22 off-ramps.  The proposed project area encompasses I-84 EB from Mile Marker 32.45, inclusive of the off-ramp for Exit 21 (Bridge No. 03191F), to Mile Marker 32.62 at the Exit 22 off-ramp.  The existing Interchange 21 off-ramp terminates at Meadow Street. Interchange 22 off-ramp terminates at the intersection with Market Square and South Main Street/McMahon Street.  The local roadway network of interest extends from Liberty Street to the south and Grand Street to the north.  The network extends from Meadow Street to the west and South Main Street to the east.

Municipality where it would be located: Waterbury

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On March 7, 2023, 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 March 23, 2023, at Maloney Magnet School, 233 South Elm Street, Waterbury, CT 06706.

Comments were received during the public comment period and at the Public Scoping Meeting. CTDOT received comments from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) and several members of the public. A synopsis of the comments received and CTDOT’s responses are included in the Environmental Review Checklist, which also includes the report of meeting from the public scoping meeting. 

After consideration of the comments received, CTDOT 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. Jonathan Dean, Project Manager
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
Phone: 860-594-3211
E-Mail: Jonathan.Dean@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
E-Mail: Alice.Sexton@ct.gov 

What Happens Next:The Connecticut Department of Transportation expects the project to go forward.  This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.