Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding Construction of the Quinebaug River Trail in Plainfield

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a hybrid public information meeting concerning the design, permitting, and construction of the Quinebaug River Trail at Plainfield Town Hall Auditorium, 8 Community Avenue in Plainfield on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting facility is ADA accessible.

The meeting is being held to provide the public and local community with 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/DOTPlainfield0108-0196.

"Completion of this segment of the proposed multi-use trail will improve recreational opportunities and enhance non-motorized mobility and quality of life for both local and regional residents," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Richard Prescott. "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 improvements are not expected to impact private property.

Construction is anticipated to begin in 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 $1-$2 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 857 7132 1920. 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 Richard Prescott at [email protected] or (860) 594-2708. Please reference State Project No. 0108-0196 in the email or voicemail.

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 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, April 23, 2026, to [email protected], (860) 594-2020, or Richard Prescott at [email protected] or (860) 594-2708. Please reference State Project No. 0108-0196 in the email or voicemail.