Public Information Meeting for the Replacement of Bridge over Guinea Brook in Sharon

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the replacement of Bridge No. 00421 carrying Route 4 over Guinea Brook in Sharon on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 6:30 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/DOTSharon0125-0131.

"This project will provide a crucial improvement to our state's bridge network and will address sight line issues from East Street to Route 4 to improve safety for the traveling public," 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 East Street realignment include partial takes, slope easements, and possibly other rights or construction easements that will be determined during subsequent design phases.

Construction is anticipated to begin in 2029 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way, and approval of permits. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $8 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 823 7732 0648. 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 Francisco Fadul at [email protected] 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.

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, April 8, 2026, to [email protected][PJ1], (860) 594-2020, or to Francisco Fadul at [email protected] or (860) 594-2078. Please reference Project No. 0125-0131 in the email or voicemail.