The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the replacement of Bridge No. 00935 carrying Route 32 (Windham Road) over New England Central Railroad in Franklin on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
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. 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/DOTFranklin0052-0094.
“The purpose of the project is to address the bridge’s deficiencies by replacing the bridge with one that meets current design standards,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Isuf Vlashi. “The new structure will better align with the roadway and accommodate the speed limit. 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 spring 2028, 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 $27.5 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 885 2496 3210. 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 Isuf Vlashi at Isuf.Vlashi@ct.gov or (860) 594-3389.
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 Tuesday, April 29, 2025 DOTProject0052-0094@ct.gov , (860) 594-2020, or Isuf Vlashi at Isuf.vlashi@ct.gov. Please reference Project No. 0052-0094 in the email or voicemail.