Public Information Meeting on New Haven Line Power Program Phase 2 in Westport and Greenwich

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the replacement of balancing substations at Sasco Creek, Westport and East Portchester, Greenwich on Wednesday, February 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

The 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 portal.ct.gov/NHLPowerProgram.

"The purpose of the project is toimprove the rail services of the New Haven Line byreplacing or upgrading the railroad traction power infrastructure on Metro North Railroad. The equipment at these substations has reached their lifespan and must be changed to ensure reliability and safety,"said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Nazana Weeks."We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design."

There is a right-of-way impact associated with the East Portchester substation; a temporary access easement at 50 Chestnut Street to build the proposed substation.

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 $55 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 831 8929 1914. 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 Nazana Weeks at [email protected] or (860) 594-3257.

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.

Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom. The recording will also be posted following the meeting in CTDOT's public meeting playlist 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 Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to 860-594-2020 or Nazana Weeks at [email protected] or (860) 594-3257. Please reference Project No. 0301-0551 in the email or voicemail.