CTDOT Press Releases
10/28/2022
Public is Invited to Virtual Information Meeting Regarding the Rehabilitation of the Tomlinson Bridge in New Haven
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a Virtual Public Information Meeting concerning the proposed rehabilitation of the Tomlinson Bridge (Bridge No. 00337) carrying U.S. Route 1 and Providence and Worcester Railroad (P&W) Railroad over the Quinnipiac River in New Haven on Thursday, November 17, 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 can be found at the project webpage: https:\\portal.ct.gov/DOTNewHaven92-687
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 this meeting is to provide the community an opportunity to learn about the proposed project and allow an open discussion of any views and comments concerning the proposed improvements. A Q&A session will immediately follow the presentation.
Bridge No. 00337 (Tomlinson Bridge), originally built in 2002 and, carries US. Route 1 and P&W Railroad over the Quinnipiac River in New Haven. The bridge consists of six steel multi-girder approach spans and one vertical lift truss span. The lift span is a through truss with towers on either side with counterweights which are used to raise and lower the lift span. There is a sidewalk on the south side of the bridge and a single railroad track (P&W) on the north side of the bridge.
The focus of the rehabilitation will be predominately on the operational issues regarding the electrical and mechanical systems that will require repair and upgrading of various systems. The elevator system will also be addressed for deficient operation issues. The gates and cameras will be upgraded. The towers and the superstructure require painting and the approach spans will be paved with a new bituminous overlay.
At a minimum, a general permit acquisition will be required from the Department of Environmental and Energy Protection (DEEP) for the proposed work will be required.
There are no Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project.
Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2024 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way and approval of permits. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $ 25.8 million dollars. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80 percent Federal Funds and 20 percent State funds. The project is identified as State Project No. 0092-0687.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and entering the Participant Code when prompted: 814 2652 9404. Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Persons with limited internet access may request that project information be mailed to them by contacting Mr. Sowatei K. Lomotey by email at Sowatei.Lomotey@ct.gov or by phone at (860) 594-3394, allow one week for processing and delivery.
The Zoom 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.
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 DOTProject92-687@ct.gov. Individuals may also leave a voicemail question or comment by calling (860) 944-1111, please reference State Project No. 0092-0687 in your voicemail.
Please register for the Virtual Public Information Meeting at http://portal.ct.gov/DOTNewHaven92-687. Registration is required to participate. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the meeting.
Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please direct comments and questions by December 1, 2022 to: DOTProject92-687@ct.gov and 860-594-2020 or Mr. Sowatei K. Lomotey, Project Manager at Sowatei.Lomotey@ct.gov or 860-594-3394. Please reference State Project No. 0092-0687 in the email or voicemail.
For more information, please visit the project webpage: http://portal.ct.gov/DOTNewHaven92-687.
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