Press Releases
05/14/2021
Virtual Public Information Meeting Concerning Upcoming Project Involving Median Reconstruction and Resurfacing on I-95 in Norwalk and Westport
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the upcoming construction project involving median reconstruction and resurfacing on I-95 in Norwalk and Westport, on June 3, 2021. The formal presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. Refer to the project webpage for more detail: https://portal.ct.gov/DOTNorwalkWestport102-295.
The project is identified as State Project No. 102-295.
The project begins in Norwalk at the easterly end of the Yankee Doodle Bridge carrying I-95 over the Norwalk River (Bridge 00059) and extends approximately 2.5 miles to the easterly end of the bridge carrying I-95 over the Saugatuck River in Westport (Bridge 00064).
The scope of work consists of reconstruction of the center median and right shoulders, along with resurfacing of the highway mainline and ramps at Interchanges 16 and 17. The median will be reconstructed consistent with other stretches of I-95 to provide a 6-foot wide capped center median concrete barrier section and 12-foot wide left and right shoulders. The horizontal and vertical alignment of I-95 and the ramps will remain unchanged, with the exception of the Interchange 16 northbound on-ramp, which will be extended to provide adequate acceleration length.
In addition, the following bridges will be rehabilitated as follows:
- Bridge 00062 (I-95 over Route 33/Saugatuck Avenue) – Total replacement utilizing lateral slide accelerated construction methods. The new superstructure will be constructed adjacent to the existing bridge and “slid” into place.
- Bridge 00063 (I-95 over Franklin Street) – Concrete deck repairs, replacement of expansion joints, and installation of new standpipe(s).
- Bridge 00064 (I-95 over Saugatuck River) – Concrete deck repairs, replacement of expansion joints, and upgrades to existing standpipe(s).
Other proposed improvements include upgrade/repair of existing drainage structures; replacement of existing highway illumination system and Incident Management System (IMS), guide rail upgrades, construction of a portion of the Yankee Doodle Trail in Norwalk, and reconstruction of the existing commuter parking lot off Hendricks Avenue.
All necessary right-of-way associated with this project has been acquired.
Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2021. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $90 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 90-percent federal funds and 10-percent state funds.
The virtual public information meeting is being held to notify the public and local community of the impending construction activities including anticipated schedule/duration and associated traffic impacts. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to DOT’s project representatives.
Persons with limited internet access may request that project information be mailed to them by contacting Andy Fesenmeyer by email at Andy.Fesenmeyer@ct.gov or by phone at (860) 594-3228 (please allow one week for processing and delivery). Persons with limited internet access may also listen to the meeting by calling 1 (888) 455-9761 and entering the Participant Code 4515382 when prompted.
Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). The MS Teams Live Event offers closed-captioning for the hearing impaired and non-English translation options.
A recording of the formal presentation will be posted to YouTube following the event and closed-captioning (including non-English translation options) will be available at that time. The recording will also be available in the list of DOT virtual public meetings here: https://portal.ct.gov/dot/general/CTDOT-VPIM-Library. Visit the project webpage for options for Apple users.
During the Q&A session and the 14-day comment period that follows the meeting, individuals may leave a question or comment via email (preferred) at DOTProject102-295@ct.gov. Individuals may also leave a voicemail question or comment by calling (860) 944-1111. Please reference the project in your voicemail.
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the Department’s Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least 5 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.
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