Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding Rehabilitation of the Mystic River Bridge Carrying Route 1 over the Mystic River between Groton and Stonington

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07/12/2024

Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding Rehabilitation of the Mystic River Bridge Carrying Route 1 over the Mystic River between Groton and Stonington

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the rehabilitation of the Mystic River Bridge (Bridge No. 00362) on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

The virtual public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. The meeting will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded. For instructions on accessing the meeting and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit https://portal.ct.gov/dotmystic0058-0343.

"The purpose of the project is to address structural deficiencies and load carrying capacity of the structure, repair and upgrade existing mechanical and electrical systems of the iconic moveable bridge, improve bicycle passage over the steel open grid deck, and rehabilitate the fender system for marine traffic due to corrosion," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Meziane Meziani. "We encourage the public to attend the meeting to provide feedback and questions to the CTDOT project team."

Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.

Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2026 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 $3.7 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.

Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 848 7353 4098. 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 week by contacting Meziane Meziani at [email protected].

Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five 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.

This meeting will also be livestreamed on the CTDOT YouTube channel; no registration is required. Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be posted immediately following the meeting in the list of CTDOT virtual public meetings at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.

Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please submit comments and questions by August 12, 2024, to [email protected] or (860) 594-2020. Please reference State Project No. 0058-0343 in the email or voicemail.

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