Welcome to the webpage for State Project No. 0011-0163, Replacement of Bridge No. 07106 Carrying Route 189 and Terry Plains Road over Unnamed Brook in Bloomfield.
A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
This meeting aims to inform the community about the proposed project, gather feedback, and answer any questions. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded.
The purpose and need for this project is to address the exceeded design lifespan of the current bridge and with a new structure that will create a service life that is in accordance with CTDOT and FHWA design standards.
Right-of-way impacts are anticipated as part of this project.
Construction is expected to start spring 2029, depending on funding, right-of-way acquisition, and permits. The estimated cost is $5 million, with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
The proposed project plans can be viewed here:
Register for the meeting here. After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with the meeting access link.
Comments and questions can be submitted during the two-week public comment period after the meeting by Thursday, December 18, 2025, to:
• Submit your comment and questions here
• (860) 594-2020
• Brianna R. Ritacco at Brianna.Ritacco@ct.gov or 860-594-3205
Please reference State Project No. 0011-0163 in the email or voicemail.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 820 8683 8663. 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 Brianna R. Ritacco at Brianna.Ritacco@ct.gov or (860) 594-3205.
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.