The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will host two hybrid public information meetings to discuss planned improvements to the Waterbury, Beacon Falls, Seymour, Ansonia, and Derby-Shelton stations. The first meeting will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Waterbury City Hall (Veterans Memorial Hall), located at 235 Grand Street in Waterbury. The second meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center located at 65 Main Street in Ansonia.
These hybrid public information meetings are being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed projects. Q&A sessions will immediately follow the presentations, which will be recorded. Registration is required to attend virtually. To register for the virtual meetings and more information, visit http://portal.ct.gov/DOTProject304-22-24.
“The revitalization of the Waterbury line stations and traveler amenities will modernize connections between downtown Waterbury and the region, enhancing accessibility and the commuter experience,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Engineer Deborah Silva. “We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design.”
In addition, the southern part of the Republican-American building in Waterbury Station will be renovated to include an indoor waiting area with seating and restrooms for travelers. There will also be private offices for station employees.
Construction is anticipated to begin spring 2025. The estimated construction cost for these projects is approximately $106 million using 100% state funds.
Right-of-way impacts are anticipated in Seymour and Ansonia during the platform improvement portion of the project.
Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting
- Quinn.Duffy@ct.gov or 860-594-2183
- Brett.mckiernan@ct.gov or 860-594-2312
Please reference Project No. 0304-0022 and/or 0304-0024 in your email or voicemail.
Individuals with limited internet can the Waterbury meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 881 6796 0890, and the Ansonia meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and entering Meeting ID 890 8651 4606.
Individuals with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting project managers Quinn.Duffy@ct.gov or 860-594-2183, or brett.mckiernan@ct.gov or 860-594-2312.
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.