Project 0082-0317

Welcome to the webpage for State Project No. 0082-0317, Rehabilitation of the Middletown-Portland Railroad Bridge over the Connecticut River in Middletown and Portland.

A hybrid public informational meeting for the project will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Middletown High School, located at 200 La Rosa Ln. This meeting aims to inform the community about the proposed project, gather feedback, and answer any questions. 

This rehabilitation will increase the bridge’s load capacity and modernize its mechanical and electric systems to provide reliable operation. 

Right-of-way impacts are not anticipated. Construction is expected to start fall 2028, depending on funding and permits. The estimated cost is $87 million, with state and federal funds.

More information can be viewed here:

Access the virtual meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84752697847

Comments and questions can be submitted during the two-week public comment period after the meeting by Tuesday, August 18, 2026, to: 

Please reference State Project No. 0082-0317 in the email or voicemail.

Accessibility

Spanish translation services will be available in-person and virtually. For audio only, call 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 847 5269 7847. Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals may also request that project information be mailed to them within one (1) week by contacting Nicholas Martin at Nicholas.Martin@ct.gov or 860-594-3609.  

Additional language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line at 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.

The recording will also be posted following the meeting in CTDOT’s public meeting playlist at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive. Non-English language closed captioning will be available on YouTube.


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