The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a virtual public informational meeting concerning the proposed Darien Railroad Station Improvements, on Wednesday, October 21, 2021. The formal presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. Refer to the project webpage for more detail: http://portal.ct.gov/DOTDarien0301-0195.
The project is identified as State Project No. 0301-0195.
The purpose of the project is to address the current structural deficiencies at the station’s platforms and bring the rest of the station into a state of good repair. The project will be performing a complete replacement of all platform sections with electric-heated fiber-reinforced polymer transit panels. The new platform will be designed in conformance with building, Americans with Disabilities Act and all applicable standards and codes. Appurtenances such as lighting, handrails, recycling centers, etc., will be evaluated and replaced or upgraded as needed. The elevators located on the north and south side of the station will be rehabilitated. The station’s existing grounding and bonding system will be replaced utilizing the Department of Transportation’s newly developed standard. In addition to the work on the platforms, the four catenary structures within the limits of the project will be demolished and replaced.
Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.
Construction is anticipated to begin in Winter 2021 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 $ 34,000,000. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with federal funds and state funds.
The virtual public informational 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 Yure Kuljis by email at Yure.Kuljis@ct.gov. (Allow one week for processing and delivery.)
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling Toll-Free 1-888-566-6583 and entering the Participant Code when prompted: 4566483. 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 DOTDarien0301-0195@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.