The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the Reconstruction of Bridge No. 02572, U.S. Route 1 over South Frontage Road and I-95 Northbound Exit 83 Ramp in New London on July 27, 2023, at 7 p.m.

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 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/DOTNewLondon94-264.

“The Route 1 Bridge, originally constructed in 1973, has exceeded its lifespan. This project will replace the bridge in accordance with state and federal design standards,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Francisco Fadul. “We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design.”

The purpose of the project is to address structural deficiencies of Bridge No. 02572 by designing a replacement bridge that meets current design standards and provides a structure that accommodates safe travel for all vehicular traffic.  

Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.   

Construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2025 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 $17 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80 percent (80%) federal funds and 20 percent (20%) state funds. 

Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 884 2371 0605. 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 Brianna Ritacco at Brianna.Ritacco@ct.gov or 860-594-3205. 

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 August 10, 2023 to DOTProject94-264@ct.gov, or (860) 594-2020 or Francisco Fadul, Transportation Supervising Engineer, or by email at Francisco.Fadul@ct.gov or telephone (860) 594-2078. Please reference State Project No. 0094-0264 in the email or voicemail.