The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the rehabilitation of the Devon Railroad Bridge carrying the Metro North New Haven Line on January 9, 2025, at 6:00 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 and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit https://portal.ct.gov/DOTDevonBridge301-557.
“This rehabilitation will provide safety and operations improvements to the Devon Railroad Bridge, carrying one of the most popular rail lines in the U.S. Extending its service life will also lead to the construction of the future Devon Bridge Replacement Project,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Gregory Funk. “We encourage the public to attend this meeting to learn more about the project and to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team.”
Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.
Construction is anticipated to begin summer 2025, based on the design progress and approval of permit(s). The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $110 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 831 1753 3580. 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 Gregory Funk at Gregory.Funk@ct.gov or 860-594-3214.
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line 860-594-2109. Requests should be made at least five (5) 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 23, 2025, to DOTProject0301-0557@ct.gov, 860-594-2020, or Gregory Funk at 860-594-3214 or Gregory.Funk@ct.gov. Please reference State Project No. 0301-0557 in the email or voicemail.