The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will hold an in-person public information meeting concerning Project 0073-0194, Replacement of Bridge No. 02231 on CT Route 202 over Still Brook on Tuesday, January 24 at 7 p.m. at 890 Bantam Rd., Bantam, CT 06750. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be held at the same time and location on Thursday, January 26, 2023. A Question and Answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation for only those in-person. For instructions on ways to provide comments and how to ask questions, please visit https://portal.ct.gov/DOTLitchfield0073-0194

The 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 bring the structure to a state of good repair. Due to the condition of the existing bridge, the bridge is proposed to be replaced. The new bridge is proposed to be located in approximately the same location with the following geometry changes: clear span increase from 11 feet to 31 feet, bridge width widening (curb-to-curb) from 29 feet 8 inches to 32 feet, partial removal of existing weir, and installation of fish ladders. These geometry changes are to address the environmental and hydraulic stream crossing requirements.

There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements. Temporary and permanent construction easements will be required on adjacent private properties to perform the work.

Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2024 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 $4.1 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with eighty percent (80%) Federal funds and twenty percent (20%) State funds. The project is identified as State Project No. 0073-0194.

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.

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 Tuesday, February 7 to DOTProject73-194@ct.gov (860)-594-2020 or Jonathan Kempf, Project Manager (860) 594-3308; Jonathan.Kempf@ct.gov Please reference State Project No. 0073-0194 in the email or voicemail.