CTDOT Press Releases
01/31/2024
Public Invited to Virtual Informational Meeting Regarding Bulkeley Bridge Aesthetic Lighting Installation between Hartford and East Hartford
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning installing aesthetic lighting on the Bulkeley Bridge between Hartford and East Hartford over the Connecticut River on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 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 and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit http://portal.ct.gov/DOTHartford63-728.
“This project will highlight the beautiful stone details of one of Connecticut’s landmark bridges, providing a critical connection between communities in Hartford and East Hartford,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Tracey Brais. “We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design.”
Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2024 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way, and approval of permits. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $1.2 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 100% percent state funds. Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 836 6443 7905. 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 Tracey Brais at DOTProject0063-0728@ct.gov or (860) 594-3171.
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 February 27, 2024, to DOTProject0063-0728@ct.gov and (860) 594-2020. Please reference State Project No. 0063-0728in the email or voicemail.
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