1. Notice of EIE for I-95 Improvements Along the Long Wharf Area in New Haven

Municipality where project is proposed: New Haven

Project Description: The proposed improvements include five build alternatives for widening Interstate 95 in the Long Wharf area of New Haven to improve the safety and flow of through traffic, enhance access to the Long Wharf area of New Haven Harbor and support ongoing efforts by the City of New Haven to strengthen the economy of the City, in part by revitalizing the waterfront.  All five alternatives are unique but all will include the following elements:

Widen I-95 from 3 to 4 lanes in each direction from Howard Avenue to Canal Dock Road.

Relocate and reconfigure Interchange 46.

Reconfigure Sargent Drive/Long Wharf Extension intersection to accommodate the relocation of this interchange.

Widen Sargent Drive to accommodate each of the proposed improvements.

Replace Bridge No. 00166 (I-95 over Long Wharf Extension).

Construct a pedestrian bridge over I-95.

Project Map:  Click here to view a map of the project area.

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: September 25, 2008 

The public can view a copy of this EIE at: The Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Policy and Planning, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, The South Central Regional Council of Governments, 127 Washington Avenue – 4^th Floor, North Haven, CT 06473; The New Haven City Clerk's Office, 200 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510; The New Haven Free Library, 133 Elm Street, New Haven, CT.

There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:

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2. Notice of EIE for the Branford Shore Line East Railroad Station

Municipality where project is proposed: Branford, CT

Address of Possible Project Location: 39 Maple Street Branford, CT

Project Description: Infrastructure improvements to the Branford Shore Line East Railroad Station including a new north-side high level rail platform, a new pedestrian bridge over the active rail line connecting the north-side and south-side platforms and new, expanded surface parking.   

Project Map:   Click here to view a schematic of the station site plan.

                     Click here to view a schematic of the parking facility.

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on : August 21, 2008

The public can view a copy of this EIE at: The Branford Town Clerk's Office - 1019 Main Street Branford, CT 06405, The James Blackstone Memorial Library - 758 Main Street  Branford, CT, 06405, The Connecticut Department of Transportation - 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Room 2155, Newington, CT 06131, The South Central Regional Council of Governments - 127 Washington Avenue, 4th floor west, North Haven, CT 06473-1715.  

There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:

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