12.12.2024 Virtual Public Information Meeting - Project No. 0123-0067 Replacement of Bridge Nos. 04770 and 04771, Brook Road #2 over Merrick Brook

Posted on
December 12, 2024
by
Board of Selectmen
Members of the public are invited to 
 
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING 
State Project No. 0123-0067, Replacement of Bridge No. 04770 and 04771, Brook Road #2 Over Merrick Brook Scotland, CT 

DECEMBER 12, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
 
 
 
The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community with an opportunity to learn about the proposed project and allow an open discussion of any views and comments concerning the proposed improvements. A Q&A session will immediately follow the presentation. 
 
The purpose of this project is to address the failure of Bridge No. 04770 and 04771 and open Brook Road #2 to vehicular traffic by designing a replacement structure that meets all current design standards. 

There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements. These impacts are on private, town, and state property and will consist of temporary construction easements for access, grading, and water handling, as well as a partial take for replacement of existing structures. 
 
Construction is anticipated to begin Spring 2027 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 $5.6 million with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds. 
 
Please register for the virtual public information meeting at http://portal.ct.gov/DOTScotland123-67. Registration is required to participate. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the meeting. Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please direct comments and questions by December 26, 2024 to: DOT-FLBP@ct.gov and 860-594- 2020 or Michelle M. Rame (Michelle.Rame@ct.gov). 

ACCESSIBILITY
 
This meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube, and closed captioning will be available. Non-English translation options will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be available on CTDOT’s YouTube Virtual Public Information Meeting playlist: https://portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive 
 
Persons with limited internet access, use the call-in number 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 881 2955 7203. Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Michelle M. Rame (Michelle.Rame@ct.gov). 
 
Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). 

 Language assistance may be requested by contacting CTDOT’s 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.