CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7456
FOR RELEASE: April 2, 2012
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
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TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
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Notice of Public Information Meeting Concerning Rehabilitation of Bridge 03021 (I-91 NB over Route 5, Amtrak and Ferry Street) in New Haven
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a Public Information Meeting concerning the rehabilitation of Bridge No. 03021, I-91 NB over Route 5, Amtrak and Ferry Street, on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Ross Woodward School Cafeteria, 185 Barnes Avenue in New Haven.

Project 92-612 (Bridge 03021) consists of rehabilitating the existing bridge, which is a six span structure comprised of a reinforced concrete deck on steel girders, supported by reinforced concrete piers and abutments. The bridge is in need of rehabilitation due to the poor condition of the bridge superstructure. The current scope consists of repairs to the steel girders, bearing replacements, cleaning and painting steel girders, mill and overlay the bituminous pavement, deck joint replacement, possible deck repairs during the milling operation and miscellaneous minor substructure repairs.

Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2014 assuming acceptance of the project, availability of funding, and receipt of any required right-of-way and environmental permits. The estimated cost of this project is approximately $9 million and is anticipated to be funded with Federal and State funds.

The Public Information Meeting is being held to afford a full opportunity for public participation and to allow open discussion of any views and comments the community may have concerning this proposed project.

Plans of the proposed project will be on display for public review.  ConnDOT personnel will be available during the meeting to discuss these projects.  More detailed information is available at the Department’s Office of Engineering, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays.  Anyone wishing to discuss the project may contact Mr. James Cavanaugh, Project Engineer, at (860) 594-3209 or by e-mail at James.M.Cavanaugh@ct.gov.