CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7456 |
FOR RELEASE: August 4, 2009 |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot |
Project No. 98-103, Improvements on
State Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie announced today that the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Office of Engineering is developing plans to improve Route 139 (
“It is the Department’s policy to keep the public informed and involved when such projects are undertaken,” said Marie. “It is important that the community share its concerns with us to assist in the project’s development.” If there is adequate interest, an informational meeting will be conducted. At this time, it is not anticipated that a formal public hearing will be necessary.
The project involves the widening of Route 139 at its intersection with
The present schedule indicates that the design will be completed in August 2011, with construction anticipated to start in spring 2012. This project will be undertaken with 90% federal and 10% state funds.
Anyone interested in receiving information on this project may do so by contacting Mr. James H. Norman, Manager of State Design, at (860) 594-3272, or by e-mail at james.norman@ct.gov. Please make reference to State Project No. 98-103.