CTDOT holding a virtual meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the replacement of the bridge carrying Mountain Road over Spaulding Brook in Norfolk on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 7 p.m. 

The meeting provides the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. A question and answer session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded. For instructions on accessing the meeting and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit https://portal.ct.gov/DOTNorfolk97-98.

The purpose of the project is to address structural deficiencies associated with the poor condition of the existing bridge, which were identified in recent inspections. The existing 1950s three-cell steel culvert that carries Mountain Road over Spaulding Brook will be replaced with a new single span bridge.

Traffic will be detoured during construction through a short 1.4-mile detour around the bridge. There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements.

Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2026 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 $1.86 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.

“This project will replace the nearly 70-year-old culvert with a new, modern structure, which will improve safety and reliability for motorists,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Marc Byrnes. “We hope the public attends this meeting live or watches the recording to learn more about the project, ask questions, and share feedback with the CTDOT project team.”

Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 851 0956 2657. Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Andrew Shields at Andrew.Shields@ct.gov or (860) 594-2077.

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; 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 January 24, 2024, to DOT-FLBP@ct.gov and (860) 594-2020, or to Andrew Shields at Andrew.Shields@ct.gov or (860) 594-2077. Please reference State Project No. 0097-0098 in the email or voicemail.