Connecticut Department of Transportation
03/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/04/2024 16:42
Public Invited to Informational Meeting for Phase 4 Network Infrastructure Upgrades along Metro North Railroad (MNR) New Haven Line and the New Canaan and Danbury Branch Lines
CTDOT Press Releases
03/04/2024
Public Invited to Informational Meeting for Phase 4 Network Infrastructure Upgrades along Metro North Railroad (MNR) New Haven Line and the New Canaan and Danbury Branch Lines
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning Phase 4 network infrastructure upgrades on March 28, 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, which will be recorded. For instructions on accessing the meeting and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit https://portal.ct.gov/DOT300-215.
"This project will upgrade the security Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system along the Metro North Railroad (MNR) New Haven Line, and the New Canaan and Danbury Branch Lines. This includes establishing the network infrastructure to support a new CCTV system at the passenger stations and Cos Cob Rail Bridge," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Seamus Flannery. "It will also enhance the security capabilities on the platforms of the New Haven Main Line, Danbury and New Canaan Branch Lines, as well as the addition of new cameras and upgrades to the network. We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design."
Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.
Construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2025 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 $19.3 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 846 3888 1708. 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 Seamus Flannery, P.E. at [email protected] (860) 817-9246.
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 April 11, 2024, to Seamus Flannery, P.E. at [email protected] or (860) 817-9246. Please reference State Project No. 0300-0215 in the email or voicemail.
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