JUNE 8, 2021 - VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

JUNE 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM - VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING - MODERN ROUND-A-BOUTS AT ROUTE 82 AND 154

The Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a Virtual Public Information Meeting concerning the proposed State Project No. 0060-0160, Modern Roundabouts at Route 82 and Route 154, on Tuesday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be live-streamed via a Microsoft Teams Live Event and YouTube Live. A question and answer session will immediately follow the presentation.

The presentation will be recorded.

Instructions on how to access the meeting and on how to provide comments or ask questions can be found at the project webpage: 
https://portal.ct.gov/DOTHaddam60-160

The live stream of the formal presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m.

The project is identified as State Project No. 0060-0160. This project is located in the Town of Haddam at the northern and southern intersections of Route 82 and Route 154 and includes the overlapping section of Route 82 and 154 between these two intersections. The northern intersection is located at Route 82 (Bridge Road) and Route 154 (Saybrook Road), and the southern intersection is located at Route 82 (Route 9 Connector) and Route 154 (Saybrook Road.) 

The purpose of this project is to reduce congestion while improving vehicular, bicyclist, and pedestrian safety within the corridor. This project proposes to replace both existing T-type intersections with single-lane modern roundabouts. In addition, Bridge No. 00622, Saybrook Road over Clark Creek, will be replaced as part of this project.

Right-of-way impacts are anticipated with the proposed project improvements. Portions of the proposed intersections, associated sidewalks, and a retaining wall may fall outside of the current highway right-of-way. Additionally, temporary construction easements and rights to reconstruct driveways are also anticipated.

Construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2023 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights-of-way, and approval of permits. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $7.3 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with eighty percent (80%) percent Federal funds and twenty percent (20%) percent State funds.

The public informational meeting is being held to provide the public and local community an opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. Persons with limited internet access may request that project information be mailed to them by contacting Mr. Joseph J. Jazwicz by e-mail at joseph.jazwicz@ct.gov or by phone at 860-594-3487. (Allow one week for processing and delivery.)

Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (888) 949-2798 and entering the Participant Code when prompted: 591765. Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). The MS Teams Live Event offers closed-captioning for the hearing impaired and non-English translation options. A recording of the formal presentation will be posted to YouTube following the event and closed­captioning (including non-English translation options) will be available at that time. The recording will also be available in the list of DOT virtual public meetings here: https://portal.ct.gov/dot/general/CTDOT-VPIM-Library

Visit the project webpage for options for Apple users. During the Q&A session and the 14-day comment period that follows the meeting, individuals may leave a question or comment via e-mail (preferred) at DOTProject60-160@ct.gov. Individuals may also leave a voicemail question or comment by calling (860) 944-1111. Please reference the project in your voicemail. Language assistance may be requested by contacting the Department's Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least 5 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.