Public Information Meeting Concerning Guiderail Improvements on Route 254 in Litchfield

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546

NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546

FOR RELEASE: September 3, 2015

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062

FAX: (860) 594-3065

WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

Public Information Meeting Concerning Guiderail Improvements on Route 254 in Litchfield

The Connecticut Department of Transportation will conduct a public information meeting concerning Route 254 guide rail improvements between the Thomaston town line and Route 118 in the town of Litchfield on September 22, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bantam Firehouse, 92 Doyle Road, Bantam.

The project will replace the existing failing guide rail with RB-350 (the newest standard for metal-beam-rail guiderail). The project will complete the upgrades this construction season. This project will be undertaken with 100% State funds.

The public information meeting is being held to afford a full opportunity for public participation and to allow open discussion of any views and comments the community may have concerning this proposed project.

The meeting facility is ADA accessible. Language assistance may be requested by contacting the Departments Office of Communications (voice only) at 860-594-3062 at least 5 working days prior to the meeting.

Anyone wishing to discuss the project may contact Aron Steeves at (203)-591-3610 or by e-mail at Aron.Steeves@ct.gov.