Welcome to the webpage for the Replacement of Bridge No. 00331, Carrying U.S. Route 1 over West River in West Haven and New Haven.
A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. This meeting aims to inform the community about the proposed project, gather feedback, and answer any questions.
The project involves a full bridge replacement to address the structural deficiencies and improve the hydraulic performance of Bridge No. 00331.
Right-of-way impacts are anticipated, with temporary and permanent easements on the north side and permanent easements on the south side of U.S. Route 1.
Construction is anticipated to begin spring 2028 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way, and approval of permit(s). The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $21 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
The proposed project documents 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 August 13, 2025, to:
- DOTProject0156-0185@ct.gov
- (860) 594-2020
- Francisco Fadul at francisco.fadul@ct.gov or (860) 594-2078
Please reference State Project No. 0156-0185 in the email or voicemail.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 896 5986 1057. 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 Francisco Fadul at francisco.fadul@ct.gov or (860) 594-2078.
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 immediately following the meeting in the list of CTDOT virtual public meetings.
Additional Information for Public
Voluntary Feedback Survey - After the meeting, we hope you’ll take a few extra minutes to fill out our brief survey.