Press Releases
04/22/2021
Virtual Public Information Meeting Concerning the Proposed Replacement of Bridge 07031 Carrying Depot Road over the Norwalk River in Ridgefield
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the proposed replacement of Bridge07031 carrying Depot Road over the Norwalk River in Ridgefield, on Thursday, May 13, 2021. The formal presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. Refer to the project webpage for more detail: https://portal.ct.gov/DOTRidgefield117-165.
The project is identified as State Project No. 0117-0165.
The purpose of the project is to replace Bridge 07031, which is structurally deficient. The existing structure, built in 1910, is a single-span structure consisting of a reinforced concrete slab and fill supported by a dry-laid stone masonry arch. The total structure length is 20-feet and the curb-to-curb roadway width is 15.5-feet. The proposed replacement consists of a prestressed concrete deck unit structure supported by new concrete abutments. The proposed structure will have a clear span of 24-feet with a 24-foot curb-to-curb width consisting of two 10-foot travel lanes and 2-foot shoulders. A 5.5-foot concrete sidewalk will be added to the south side of the bridge.
There are temporary and permanent right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements. Minor property acquisitions in the form of a partial permanent acquisition may be required for construction and future maintenance of the structure. A temporary construction easement will be required for construction as well.
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 $2,210,000. 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 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 1-888-323-5254 and entering the Participant Code when prompted: 3917391. 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