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CT DOT Virtual Public Information Meeting

Event Date: 
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 6:00pm

Meeting Notice Members of the public are invited to
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
State Project No. 0300-0215 Network Infrastructure Upgrade Phase 4 Greenwich to the City of Stamford, Glenbrook to New Canaan, Wilton to Danbury
March 28, 2024, 6 p.m.

Register: https://portal.ct.gov/DOT300-215
YouTube Livestream: https://portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive

The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community an opportunity to learn about the proposed project and allow an open discussion of any views and comments concerning the proposed improvements. A Q&A session will immediately follow the presentation.

The purpose of the project is to is to upgrade the security Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system along the Metro North Railroad (MNR) New Haven Line, and the New Canaan and Danbury Branch Lines. This includes establishing the network infrastructure to support a new CCTV system at the passenger stations and Cos Cob Rail Bridge and the interface to the fiber backbone. The project scope also includes the routing of fiber from existing drop locations to specific node houses, control points, power substations and motor operated disconnects (MOD) along the New Haven Main Line and the installation of 144 fiber cable on the New Canaan Branch from the Springdale Node House to the New Canaan Station.

Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.

Construction is anticipated to begin the 3rd quarter 2025 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 $19.3 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.

Please register for the virtual public information meeting at https://portal.ct.gov/DOT300-215. Registration is required to participate.
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the meeting.

Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please direct comments and questions by March 28, 2024 to: Seamus Flannery, P.E., Transportation Supervising Engineer (860-817-9246; [email protected]).

ACCESSIBILITY:

  • This meeting will also be live streamed on YouTube, and closed captioning will be available.
  • Non-English translation options will be available on Zoom and YouTube.
  • The recording will also be available on CTDOT’s YouTube Virtual Public Information Meeting playlist: https://portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive
  • Persons with limited internet access, use the call-in number 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 846 3888 1708.
  • Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Seamus Flannery, PE (860-817-9246; [email protected]).
  • Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
  • Language assistance may be requested by contacting CTDOT’s 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