Meeting Regarding Replacement of Bridge Carrying Russell Avenue over Philo Brook in Suffield

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the replacement of Bridge No. 04569 carrying Russell Avenue over Philo Brook in Suffield on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

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/DOTSuffield0139-0116.

"The purpose of the project is to replace the existing structure and provide a structure that is in a state of good repair, improving safety for all roadway users," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Michelle Rame. "We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design."

The right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements are in the form of slope easements and construction easements.

Construction is anticipated to begin 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 $3 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 859 3525 1612. 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 Michelle Rame at Michelle.Rame@ct.gov (860) 594-3319.

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 August 14, 2025, to DOT-FLBP@ct.gov, or (860) 594-2020, or Michelle Rame at Michelle.Rame@ct.gov and (860) 594-3319. Please reference Project No. 0139-0116 in the email or voicemail.