Press Releases
03/04/2021
Virtual Public Information Meeting Concerning the Proposed Rehabilitation of Bridge 06574 Carrying Route 159 (Palisado Avenue) over Mill Brook in Windsor
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the proposed rehabilitation of Bridge 06574, which carries Route 159 (Palisado Avenue) over Mill Brook, on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be live streamed via Microsoft Teams Live Event and YouTube Live. A Question and Answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation. The presentation will be recorded. Instructions on how to access the meeting and on how to provide comments or ask questions can be found at the project webpage: https://portal.ct.gov/DOTWindsor164-242.
The live stream of the formal presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m.
The project is identified as State Project No. 164-242.
The purpose of the project is to address the structural deficiencies of Bridge 06574, which carries Route 159 (Palisado Avenue) over Mill Brook in Windsor. The existing bridge consists of a 128-foot long 11-foot diameter pipe that lines the original 12.5-foot stone masonry arch constructed in the mid-19th century. Deteriorations consist of heavy laminate rust along the pipe, perforations in the steel pipe at and below the waterline, and the concrete collar/slope protection around the pipe at both ends has cracked and shifted.
The proposed rehabilitation consists of installing a corrugated metal pipe liner within the existing pipe and grouting the annular space between the pipes. A temporary construction access road and work platform will be constructed at the inlet of the structure with an entrance located on Pleasant Street to the northwest of the culvert. Stream flows may be maintained through the use of a temporary bypass pipe running through the existing structure. The upstream and downstream embankments will be re-graded, and additional slope protection will be installed as needed. The deteriorated concrete slope protection at the existing headwall will be restored and new riprap slope protection will be installed as part of the project.
It is anticipated that two-way traffic patterns will generally be maintained throughout construction. However, temporary Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) may include off-peak shoulder and/or lane closures if required for specific construction activities. Utility impacts are not anticipated for this project.
There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements. It is anticipated that two property acquisitions and two construction easements on the northern side of the culvert will be required.
Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2023 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way and approval of permits. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $1,200,000. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80-percent federal funds and 20-percent state funds.
The Virtual Public Information Meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. Persons with limited internet access may request that project information is mailed to them by contacting Louis Bacho by email at louis.bacho@ct.gov or by phone at (860) 594-3212, allow one week for processing and delivery.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (888) 769-8917 and entering the Participant Code when prompted: 6724513. 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’s 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 DOTProject164-242@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 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: 860-594-3003
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot
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