The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the Replacement of Bridge 06697 Carrying Route 110 over Butternut Hollow Brook on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 7:00 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, which will be recorded. For instructions on accessing the meeting, providing comments, and asking questions, please visit http://portal.ct.gov/DOTShelton126-179.

The purpose of the project is to address the structural deficiencies of State Bridge No. 06697, which carries Route 110 over Butternut Hollow Brook in the city of Shelton, and to provide a structure that accommodates safe travel for all roadway users and efficient conveyance of the brook.

“Bridge No. 06697, initially constructed in 1964, has exceeded its design life and is rated fair condition. This project will replace the bridge with a new structure in accordance to CTDOT and FHWA 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.”

Right-of-way impacts are anticipated with the proposed improvements, including partial takes and temporary construction easements and rights. 

Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2026 based on the funding availability, acquisition of rights-of-way, and approval of permit(s). The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $4 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 100 percent State funds during the construction phase.

Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and entering Meeting ID 845 7385 3174. Persons with hearing 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 Francisco Fadul at Francisco.Fadul@ct.gov or (860) 594-2078.

Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line at (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 October 5, 2023, to DOTProject126-179@ct.gov and (860) 594-2020 or Francisco Fadul at Francisco.Fadul@ct.gov or (860) 594-2078. Please reference State Project No. 0126-0179 in the email or voicemail.