Project 0147-0063



Welcome to the webpage for the Replacement of Bridge No. 01012 Carrying Route 49 (Ekonk Hill Rd) over the Pachaug River in Voluntown.

 

A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on November 3, 2026, at 6:00 pm. 

 

This meeting aims to inform the community about the proposed project, gather feedback, and answer any questions. 

 

This project will update the deteriorating simple span multi-girder structure and bring it up to current roadway standards. The superstructure consists of cast-in-place concrete tee-beams that show significant deterioration from age.

 

Rights-of-way impact will be minimal.

 

Construction is expected to start spring 2029, depending on funding, right(s)-of-way acquisition, and permits. The estimated construction cost is $7 million with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.

 

More information can be viewed here:

 

Access the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83919524821

 

Comments and questions can be submitted during the two-week public comment period after the meeting by Tuesday, November 17, 2026, to: 

  • 860-594-2020

 

Please reference State Project No. 0147-0063 in the email or voicemail.

 

Accessibility

Individuals can listen to the meeting by calling 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 839 1952 4821. 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 Kevin Blasi at Kevin.Blasi@ct.gov or 860-594-3415.

 

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. Non-English language closed captioning will be available on YouTube.

 

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