CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7456

FOR RELEASE: January 7, 2013

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062 FAX: (860) 594-3065 WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

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This project was presented at a public informational meeting held on May 17, 2012 at the Lincoln Center, Manchester.  The project will require temporarily closing portions of two trails associated with the Hockanum River Linear Park during project construction: the Union Pond Hiking Trail and the Oakland Hiking Trail.

The Department of Transportation intends to request concurrence from the Federal Highway Administration that the impacts to the two trails qualify as De Minimis under CFR 774.5 and Section 4(f) of the US DOT Act.

In compliance with Section 4(f) of USDOT Act and in accordance with CFR 774.5, public notice and an opportunity for public review and comment concerning the effects on the protected activities, features, or attributes of the public recreation property/park must be provided.

Plans and a project description are available at the following location: www.ct.gov/environmentaldocuments

Any comments, questions, or concerns related to the impacts to these resources should be directed to: Mr. Timothy M. Wilson, P.E. Manager of Highway Design, Connecticut Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 317546, Newington, Connecticut 06131-7546, or email Timothy.Wilson@ct.gov