Welcome to the webpage for Project 105-221, Raising the Superstructure of Bridge No. 02708 on Route 154 over Plum Bank Creek in Old Saybrook.
A hybrid public informational meeting for the project will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Old Saybrook Town Hall, First Floor Conference Room at 302 Main Street in Old Saybrook. This meeting aims to inform the community about the proposed project, gather feedback, and answer any questions. The meeting will also be held virtually on Zoom.
The purpose of the project is to raise the superstructure of Bridge No. 02708 to ensure recreational access and use from Plum Bank Creek.
Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.
Construction is expected to start in 2028, depending on funding, right-of-way acquisition, and permits. The estimated cost is $3.4 million, with 100% state funds.
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Comments and questions can be submitted during the two-week public comment period after the meeting by Thursday, September 10, 2026, to:
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Jonathan Kempf at Jonathan.Kempf@ct.gov or 860-594-3308
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860-594-2020
Please reference State Project No. 0105-0221 in the email or voicemail.
Accessibility
The meeting location is ADA accessible. Individuals can listen to the meeting by calling 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 812 9726 9432. 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 Jonathan Kempf at Jonathan.Kempf@ct.gov or 860-594-3308.
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. The recording will also be posted following the meeting in CTDOT’s public meeting playlist at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.
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