Public Meetings

2026 Hybrid Public Meeting

CTDOT is advancing a structural rehabilitation of the Heroes Tunnel lining system while revisiting and completing the preliminary design for critical safety and fire protection upgrades. This effort will address essential infrastructure needs and enhance safety for all users. The project is currently in the design and environmental review phases and covers the tunnel and its approaches into Woodbridge, Hamden, and New Haven.

CTDOT is committed to engaging the public throughout this process and will host a hybrid public meeting on January 12, 2026. Read below to learn more about the upcoming meeting.

Monday, January 12, 2026, 5 p.m. | New Haven Fire Academy | 230 Ella T. Grasso, New Haven, CT 06519

*In the event of inclement weather, the snow date is January 14, 2026, at the same time and location listed above.

Join us for a hybrid public information meeting to learn more about the Heroes Tunnel Project. The in-person open house will be held at the New Haven Fire Academy from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., during which attendees may review materials and speak with the project team.

A presentation will be held from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., available both in person and virtually, followed by a question-and-answer session. All information and materials presented will be the same for both the in-person and virtual formats. Registration is required for virtual participation. To register, CLICK HERE.

How to Comment

Meaningful input is our number one priority. Below are ways to make your voice heard and to help shape the future of transportation in Connecticut.

The public comment period will be open January 12 - January 28, 2026. Comments may be submitted by email, by mail, by phone, or in-person at the hybrid public information meeting. While we accept comments throughout the planning process, official public comment periods are aligned with the Plan schedule to ensure your comment is received during the periods when public feedback is needed the most.

Email: heroestunnel@ct.gov
Mail: CTDOT Headquarters, 2800 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111 (Attention: Tracey Brais, Major Structures Unit)
Phone: (860) 594-2020

Please reference State Project No. 0167-0108 in the email or voicemail.

NOTE: Information provided, included name and address, will be published and is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 842 1605 2942. 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 (1) week by contacting Tracey Brais at Tracey.Brais@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 (5) 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.

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.

Meeting Materials

Coming soon!

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