Notice of Scoping for Exit 46, Route 15 Improvements
Address of possible location: Route 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway) at Interchange 46, which connects to the subnetwork of Route 63 and Route 69. Project limits on Route 15 extend from approximately 1,450 feet south of Bridge No. 0071 (Route 15 over Route 63 - Log Mile 46.24) to the southern limits of the Heroes Tunnel (Log Mile 47.14)
Municipalities where proposed action might be located: New Haven and Woodbridge
Project Description: The project plans to install acceleration and deceleration lanes on Exit 46, which will improve safety, mobility, and connectivity on Route 15, and the immediate connections with Route 69 and Route 63. The project also proposes to construct a new loop ramp to access Route 15 northbound from Route 69. This will improve access to Route 15 northbound and reduce congestion on Route 69. The new loop ramp will also allow for the removal of the Pond Lily Avenue on-ramp currently being used to access Route 15 northbound and will eliminate a left turn movement on Route 69 currently used to access Route 15 northbound. Pond Lily Avenue will now allow both left turns and right turns at its intersection with Route 69.
Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.
Project Plans: Click here to view preliminary project plans
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: February 19, 2026.
There will be a public scoping meeting for this proposed action:
DATE: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (Inclement Weather Date: February 10, 2026, 6:30 p.m.)
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
PLACE: New Haven Fire Training Academy, 230 Ella Grasso Boulevard, New Haven, CT 06519
NOTES: This event is in hybrid format, which can be accessed online or by telephone. The presentation will be shown both in-person and virtually, followed immediately by a question-and-answer (Q&A) session for all participants. Refer to the project webpage for details: portal.ct.gov/DOTNEWHAVEN0092-0689 Registration is required to participate virtually and will be available via the project website.
Persons with limited internet access may use the call-in number (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 845 8665 9721. Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week of the meeting by contacting Mr. Jeffrey Pfaffinger, at (860) 594-2767 or Jeffrey.Pfaffinger@ct.gov.
Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Language assistance may be requested by contacting CTDOT’s Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance. The meeting facility is ADA-accessible.
Non-English translation options will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be available on CTDOT’s YouTube Virtual Public Information Meeting playlist: https://portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive.
Additional information about the project can be viewed online at: portal.ct.gov/DOTNEWHAVEN0092-0689
Written comments and/or questions about the project or public scoping meeting should be sent to
Name: Mr. Jeffrey Pfaffinger, Project Manager
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: Jeffrey.Pfaffinger@ct.gov
Phone: 860-594-2020
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 sponsoring agency 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 Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.