Members of the public are invited to
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
State Project No. 0145-0106
Replacement of Bridge No. 00848, Route 89 over Interstate 84
Towns of Union and Ashford
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Register: http://portal.ct.gov/DOTUnion145-106
YouTube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@ctdotofficial/streams
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 Question and
Answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation.
The purpose of the project is to address the existing structural deficiencies and the substandard minimum vertical
clearance of Bridge No. 00848 with a full bridge replacement.
Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.
Construction is anticipated to begin fall 2025 based on the availability of funding and approval of permits. The
estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $11,500,000. This project is anticipated to be
undertaken with 80 percent Federal funds and 20 percent State funds.
Please register for the virtual public information meeting at
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1vFYQsr3RSKQyE9QG6G8yQ . Registration is required to
participate. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the meeting.
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 March 27, 2024 to: DOTProject0145-0106@ct.gov and 860
594-2020 or Francisco T. Fadul, Project Manager (860-594-2078; Francisco.Fadul@ct.gov).
ACCESSIBILITY
This meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube, and 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: https://portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive
Persons with limited internet access, use the call-in number 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 816 3839 4637.
Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week
by contacting Stephanie G. Maurer, Project Engineer (860-594-3222; Stephanie.Maurer@ct.gov).
Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
Language assistance may be requested by contacting 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.
