DOT Project 0302-0023 Webpage
Welcome to the webpage for Project 0302-0023 MNRR Danbury Line Track & Slope Stabilization, in the Towns of Bethel and Wilton.
A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Thursday, August 29 at 6:00 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 stabilize embankment slopes within the Metro North Railroad Danbury branch by performing track profile modifications and track drainage improvements including proposed cross-culverts.
Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.
Construction is anticipated to begin Summer 2026 based on the availability of funding and approval of permit(s). The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $4,000,000. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
The Public Meeting Notice can be viewed here.
The proposed project plans can be viewed here (coming soon...):
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 September 12, 2024 to:
- DOTProject0302-0023@ct.gov
- 860-594-2020
- Gregory Funk, Project Manager (Greogory.Funk@ct.gov; 860-594-3214)
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 891 3710 0649. Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Trejvis Karanxha (Trejvis.Karanxha@ct.gov; 860-594-3282).
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.
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