The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a virtual public informational meeting concerning the proposed rehabilitation of Bridge 04069 carrying Lakeside Drive over North Stamford Reservoir in Stamford, on December 3, 2020. The formal presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. Refer to the project webpage for more detail: http://portal.ct.gov/DOTStamford135-343.
The purpose of the project is to rehabilitate Bridge No. 04069, which is structurally deficient. The existing structure built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1993, is comprised of a reinforced concrete deck and steel beam superstructure, supported on stone masonry abutments and wingwalls. The total structure length and width measure 40 feet and 24.8 feet, respectively. The bridge roadway has a curb-to-curb width of 23.4 feet and an approach width of 18 feet, which each provide two lanes (one lane each direction) of vehicular traffic and no sidewalks are present. The proposed rehabilitation will consist of a superstructure replacement with galvanized steel stringers with a reinforced concrete deck. The structure will have a 40-foot clear span with a 24-foot curb-to-curb width consisting of two 12-foot travel lanes.
Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.
Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2022 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 virtual 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 1 (888) 995-9730 and entering the Participant Code when prompted: 4105929. 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 DOTProject135-343@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.