CTDOT Press Releases
11/18/2022
Public Invited to Virtual Informational Meeting Regarding Removal of Carroll Road Bridge over Pachaug River in Griswold
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the Removal of Bridge No. 04671 carrying Carroll Road over Pachaug River in Griswold on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place on Zoom and registration is required. A Question and Answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation. The presentation will be recorded. For instructions on how to access the meeting, ways to provide comments, and how to ask questions, please visit http://portal.ct.gov/DOTGriswold0057-0121.
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.
The purpose of the project is to remove Bridge No. 04671. The Town has determined that the bridge is no longer warranted and therefore has requested the removal of the existing superstructure in its entirety. The existing abutments and pier are to remain in place. The east approach will be terminated at Sheldon Road and the existing private drive will be extended as necessary. On the west approach proposed parallel parking will be installed within the existing Right of Way and the roadway will be terminated after the private road access. Protective fencing will be installed at each end of the bridge after removal.
There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project. Temporary easements are anticipated on both sides of the roadway to accommodate the anticipated construction activities.
Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2025 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way, and approval of permits. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $520,000. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with eighty percent (80%) Federal funds and twenty percent (20%) State funds.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 871 5635 9977. Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting James R. Barrows II, Project Engineer (James.Barrows@ct.gov; 860-594-3192).
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT 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.
This meeting will also be livestreamed on the CTDOT YouTube Channel and no registration is required. Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be posted immediately following the meeting in the list of CTDOT virtual public meetings at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.
Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please submit comments and questions by December 13,2022 to DOT-FLBP@ct.gov and 860-594-2020, or Marc Byrnes, Project Manager (Marc.Byrnes@ct.gov, 860-594-3489). Please reference State Project No. 0057-0121 in the email or voicemail.
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