Project 0007-0266 Webpage
Welcome to the webpage for Project 0007-0266, Replacement of Bridge No. 06955, Glen Street over Mattabesset River, in the Town of Berlin.
A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community 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 the project is to replace Bridge No. 06955, which carries Glen Street over Mattabesset River. The proposed structure will be comprised of twin precast concrete box culverts, flared wingwalls, and MASH standard open bridge rail system. The proposed structure will provide a 40’ of hydraulic opening and eliminate overtopping during 100-year design storm event and improve backwater conditions. The roadway width will be increased to 34’ providing for a 24’ travel way and a 5’ (minimum) dedicated pedestrian and bicycle pathway on the southbound lane of Glen Street. The new bridge would eliminate the need for weight restrictions. Approximately 450’ of roadway reconstruction is proposed including and roadway drainage improvements.
There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements, requiring temporary construction easements (4 properties), drainage easements (2 properties), and permanent slope easements (3 properties).
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 $3.51 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80 percent Federal funds and 20 percent State funds.
The proposed project plans can be viewed here.
The Public Meeting Notice can be viewed here.
Please register for the virtual public information meeting at this Zoom link.
Registration is required to participate. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the meeting.
This meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube: portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive.
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 May 1, 2024 to:
- DOT-FLBP@ct.gov
- 860-594-2020
- And/or Michelle Rame, Michelle.Rame@ct.gov; (860) 594-3319
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: portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive.
Persons with limited internet access, use the call-in number 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 849 6078 5664. Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Michelle Rame (Michelle.Rame@ct.gov; (860) 594-3319).
Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the 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.
Additional Information for Public
After the meeting, we hope you’ll take a few extra minutes to fill out our brief survey.