Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding the Replacement of Bridge Carrying Route 101 over Alvia Chase Reservoir in Killingly

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04/25/2024

Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding the Replacement of Bridge Carrying Route 101 over Alvia Chase Reservoir in Killingly

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the replacement of Bridge No. 02599 carrying Route 101 over Alvia Chase Reservoir in Killingly on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

The virtual public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. The meeting will take place on Zoom and registration is required. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation. The presentation will be recorded. For instructions on how to access the meeting, ways to provide comments, and how to ask questions, please visit https://portal.ct.gov/DOTKillingly68-217.

"The project will address the deteriorated condition of the existing concrete deck and superstructure, improving safety for motorists and extending the service life of the bridge," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Brianna Ritacco. "We encourage the community to attend this informational meeting to learn more about the project and offer feedback to the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design and construction plans."

Bridge No. 02599 is a single span reinforced concrete slab supported by reinforced concrete abutments and wingwalls. The bridge is in poor condition and will be replaced with a 12-foot wide by 9-foot high precast concrete box culvert, with 2.5 feet of natural streambed material placed along the bottom of the structure. Reinforced concrete wingwalls founded on spread footings will be constructed at the inlet and outlet of the culvert. The precast concrete box culvert will be supported by cutoff and return walls at either end of the structure.

Construction will be performed using accelerated bridge construction (ABC) techniques over an approximate two-week detour.

There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements consisting of two construction easements.

Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2027 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 $3.7 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.

Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 833 5067 9624. Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Susan Morneault at [email protected] or (860) 594-2447.

Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT 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.

This meeting will also be livestreamed on the CTDOT YouTube channel; no registration is required. Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be posted immediately following the meeting in the list of CTDOT virtual public meetings at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.

Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please submit comments and questions by Thursday, June 20, 2024, to [email protected], (860) 594-2020, or Brianna Ritacco at [email protected] or (860) 594-3205. Please reference State Project No. 68-217 in the email or voicemail.

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