Public Information Meeting on the Replacement of Bridge over Amtrak and Local Roads in Stonington

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct an in-person public information meeting concerning the replacement of Bridge No. 03906 carrying Alpha Avenue over the Amtrak rail line and local roads in Stonington on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Stonington High School at 176 S Broad Street in Pawcatuck at 6:30 p.m. The meeting facility is ADA accessible. The meeting will be broadcasted on the Southeastern Connecticut Television station and uploaded to the town's YouTube channel. The recording will also be posted following the meeting in CTDOT's public meeting playlist at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.

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. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation. For additional information, please visit https://portal.ct.gov/DOTStonington0134-0167.

"The replacement of this bridge will improve the safe passage of the Amtrak rail line and local roads at the Frank Turek viaduct, while considering future travel needs of the community," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Francisco Fadul. "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 may include partial or full acquisitions and easements.

Construction is anticipated to begin by 2028 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 $48 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds, $1 million from the town of Stonington, and the remaining balance coming from state funds.

ndividuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Francisco Fadul at Francisco.Fadul@ct.gov or (860) 594-2078.

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.

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, August 14, 2025, to DOTProject0137-0164@ct.gov, or (860) 594-2020, or Francisco Fadul at Francisco.Fadul@ct.gov, or (860) 594-2078. Please reference Project No. 0137-0164 in the email or voicemail.