Connecticut Department of Transportation, Greenwich
Notice of Hearing
Applicant: Connecticut Department of Transportation
Application No.: 202108049-IW, 202108050-FME
City/Town: Greenwich
The Commissioner of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) hereby gives notice of a public hearing concerning an application by Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) for a permit to conduct work in a floodplain and inland wetlands for the purpose of replacing critical infrastructure.
Application No.: 202108048-IW, 202108050-FME
Applicant’s Name and Address: Connecticut Department of Transportation, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
Type of Permits/Activity: The proposed activity includes replacing the bridge that carries U.S. Route 1 over Greenwich Creek in Greenwich, CT. Such activity requires an Inland Wetlands permit as proposed activity may affect aquatic resources and inland wetlands. In addition, the proposed activity is located within a FEMA designated floodplain and requires a Flood Management Certification with Exemption approval from DEEP.
Type of Facility: Bridge Replacement
Facility/Site Location: U.S. Route 1 over Greenwich Creek
NOTICE OF HEARING
DEEP has postponed a hearing to receive public comments on the application originally planned for August 5, 2025, at 5:30 PM. This hearing will now be held on October 30, 2025 on Zoom, an electronic meeting platform. Registration is required; to register use the following link: https://ctdeep.zoom.us/meeting/register/6PmTJEaMQia_ZRcaSwoaSA. The hearing to receive public comments will consist of informational presentations by the parties and collection of public comment.
Written comments will be accepted at the public hearing and until the close of business on November 6, 2025. Written comments may be submitted by email to both Nancy.Weinberg@ct.gov and Deep.Adjudications@ct.gov or by mail at the Office of Adjudications, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, 79 Elm Street Hartford, Connecticut 06106.
This matter will continue with an evidentiary hearing for the presentation of testimony and documentary evidence by the parties to this matter, on November 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM via Zoom. Registration is required; to register use the following link: https://ctdeep.zoom.us/meeting/register/frDfXMakR7evdxniCRKtIQ. The evidentiary hearing will continue, as needed, on November 13 and 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM via Zoom utilizing the same Zoom link noted for the first evidentiary hearing date.
A site visit was previously held on July 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM.
Members of the public should refer to the DEEP Calendar of Events at https://www.depdata.ct.gov/calendar/ for the official schedule in this matter, including cancellations, or other schedule alterations.
Interested persons who wish to obtain more information regarding the applications and draft permits may do so by contacting Colin Clark of the Land & Water Resources Division at Colin.Clark@ct.gov or (860) 424-3214.
DEEP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request an accommodation, contact DEEP at (860) 418-5910 or deep.accommodations@ct.gov.
Published in the Greenwich Time on July 1, 2025