The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the replacement of Bridge No. 05970 carrying Old Goshen Road over Hall Meadow Brook in Norfolk on Tuesday, January 21, 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/DOTNORFOLK97101 .
“This project will replace the previous bridge that was washed out in July 2023 with a new bridge providing improved flood capacity,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Engineer Andrew Shields. “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 are associated with the project which include partial permanent takes, permanent slope easements, and temporary construction easements on two properties.
Construction is anticipated to begin by spring 2027. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $3.46 million, 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 816 8325 8827. 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 Andrew.Shields@ct.gov or (860) 594-2077.
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, February 4, 2025, during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please submit comments to DOT-FLBP@ct.gov, 860-594-2020, Andrew.Shields@ct.gov, or 860-594-2077. Please reference Project No. 0097-0102 in the email or voicemail.