Public Information Meeting Bridge Replacement Sugar Hollow Road over Norwalk River in Wilton

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the replacement of Bridge No. 04986 carrying Sugar Hollow Road over the Norwalk River in Wilton on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 6:00 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 https://portal.ct.gov/DOTWilton161-147.

"This project will reopen the bridge with a new structure that will be able to hold current load standards with improved safety measures for all roadway users," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Marc Byrnes. "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 include one partial take, one drainage right-of-way easement, easements to slope for the support of the highway on three properties, temporary construction easements on two properties, rights to construct driveways, the installment of sediment control system, topsoil, and seed, and the removal of pavement.

Construction is anticipated to begin spring 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 $4 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 845 2836 2065. 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 Andrew Shields, Project Engineer at Andrew.Shields@ct.gov or (860) 594-2077.

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, July 9, 2025, to DOT-FLBP@ct.gov, or 860-594-2020, or Andrew Shields at Andrew.Shields@ct.gov or (860) 594-2077. Please reference Project No. 0161-0147 in the email or voicemail.