The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct an in-person public information meeting concerning the replacement Bridge No. 06039 carrying Salem Road over East Branch Eightmile River on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Lyme Town Hall at 480 Hamburg Road in Lyme at 6:30 p.m. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation. The meeting facility is ADA accessible.
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. For additional information, please visit https://portal.ct.gov/DOTLyme0074-0070.
“The bridge carrying Salem Road over the East Branch Eightmile River will be replaced by a new structure that meets all current design and safety standards,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Marc Byrnes. “We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design.”
The right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements are on private property and will consist of temporary construction easements for access, grading, and water handling, and a slope easement. Additionally, a drainage right-of-way will be required for the proposed drainage system.
Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027 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 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Marc Byrnes at Marc.Byrnes@ct.gov
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 Thursday, July 31, 2025, to DOT-FLBP@ct.gov or (860) 594-2020, or Marc Byrnes at Marc.Byrnes@ct.gov. Please reference Project No. 0074-0070 in the email or voicemail.