Press Releases
03/24/2021
Virtual Public Information Meeting Concerning the Rehabilitation of Bridge 05010 Carrying West Glen Drive over Mianus Brook in Stamford
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a public information meeting concerning the proposed rehabilitation of Bridge 05010 carrying West Glen Drive over Mianus River, on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. The formal presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. Refer to the project webpage for more detail: https://portal.ct.gov/DOTStamford135-345.
The project is identified as State Project No. 0315-0345.
The purpose of the project is to replace the superstructure of Bridge 05010, which is currently structurally deficient. The existing structure, built in 1964, consists of a single span precast concrete tee-beam superstructure supported by reinforced concrete abutments and wingwalls. The total structure length is 63-feet and the curb-to-curb roadway width is 30-feet. The proposed superstructure replacement consists of a galvanized steel stringer superstructure supported on existing concrete abutments. The structure will have a 60-foot clear span with a 30-foot curb-to-curb width consisting of two, 11-foot travel lanes and two, 4-foot shoulders.
Temporary and permanent right of way impacts are anticipated for this project. Minor property acquisitions in the form of a permanent acquisition or a permanent easement may be required for roadway or structural features. Temporary construction easements will be required at all four corners of the proposed bridge for construction.
Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2023 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way and approval of permit(s). The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $1.5 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80-percent federal funds and 20-percent municipal 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 public informational 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 Marc P. Byrnes by email at DOT-FLBP@ct.gov or by phone at (860) 594-3489. (Allow one week for processing and delivery.)
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (800) 593-9969 and entering the Participant Code when prompted: 3259083. 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 DOT-FLBP@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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: 860-594-3003
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CTDOTOfficial