The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a hybrid public information meeting concerning the replacement of multiple bridges carrying state and local roads in Wallingford on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Wallingford Town Hall at 45 South Main St. The meeting location is ADA accessible. The meeting will also take place on Zoom, and registration is required to attend virtually.
The three bridge structures include Bridge No. 03129 carrying East Center Street (State Road 738), Bridge No. 03130 carrying New Rock Hill Road, and Bridge No. 03131 carrying Durham Road over Interstate-91. The hybrid 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. 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/DOTWALLINGFORD0148-0215.
“These bridge replacements will improve safety for all roadway users and extend the lifespans of the bridges using streamlined design-build to complete,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager, Richard Prescott. “We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design.”
Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are expected to be minor.
Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2028, depending on availability of funding, acquisition of right-of-way, and approval of permits. The current estimated construction cost is between $60-$90 million, with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
The public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following meeting. Direct comments and questions by Wednesday, October 8, 2025, to CTDOT.Design.Build@ct.gov, (860) 594-2020, or Richard Prescott at (860) 594-2708 or richard.prescott@ct.gov. Please reference State Project No. 0148-0215 in the email or voicemail.
Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom. The recording will also be posted following the meeting in CTDOT’s public meeting playlist at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.
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.
For limited internet access, call (877) 853-5257 with Meeting ID 830 2556 0791. Project information can be mailed within one week by contacting Richard Prescott at (860) 594-2708, Richard.prescott@ct.gov, or CTDOT.Design.Build@ct.gov.
For hearing/speech disabilities, dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Request language assistance from CTDOT’s Language Assistance at (860) 594-2109 at least five business days before meeting.