Members of the public are invited to CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING State Project No. 0152-0162 Replacement of Bridge No. 05999 Carrying Route 85 (Hartford Turnpike) over Jordan Brook in Waterford Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Learn More & Register: https://portal.ct.gov/DOTWaterford0152-0162 The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community with an opportunity to learn about the proposed project and allow an open discussion of any views and comments concerning the proposed improvements. A Question and Answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation. The replacement of the current culvert will improve travelers' safety over the brook while also taking in consideration of future travel needs of the community, such as increased accommodations for bicycle and pedestrian travel. Right-of-way impacts are anticipated for this project and may consist of partial acquisitions and easements. Construction is expected to start in spring 2028, depending on funding, right-of-way acquisition, and permits. The estimated cost is $5 million, with 80 percent Federal funds and 20 percent State funds. The public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following meeting. Direct comments and questions by June 26, 2025, to DOTProject0152-0162@ct.gov (860) 594-2020, or Francisco Fadul at Francisco. Fadul@ct.gov or (860) 594-2078. ACCESSIBILITY 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. For limited internet access, call (877) 853-5257 with Meeting ID 869 0661 7950. Project information can be mailed within one week by contacting Francisco Fadul at Francisco. Fadul@ct.gov, or (860) 594-2078. For hearing/speech disabilities, dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Request language assistance from CTDOT's Language Assistance at (860) 594-2109 at least five business days before meeting. Members of the public are invited to CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING State Project No. 0152-0162 Replacement of Bridge No. 05999 Carrying Route 85 ( Hartford Turnpike ) over Jordan Brook in Waterford Thursday , June 12 , 2025 , at 6:30 p.m. Learn More & Register : https://portal.ct.gov/DOTWaterford0152-0162 The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community with an opportunity to learn about the proposed project and allow an open discussion of any views and comments concerning the proposed improvements . A Question and Answer ( Q & A ) session will immediately follow the presentation . The replacement of the current culvert will improve travelers ' safety over the brook while also taking in consideration of future travel needs of the community , such as increased accommodations for bicycle and pedestrian travel . Right - of - way impacts are anticipated for this project and may consist of partial acquisitions and easements . Construction is expected to start in spring 2028 , depending on funding , right - of - way acquisition , and permits . The estimated cost is $ 5 million , with 80 percent Federal funds and 20 percent State funds . The public can submit comments and questions during the two - week public comment period following meeting . Direct comments and questions by June 26 , 2025 , to DOTProject0152-0162@ct.gov ( 860 ) 594-2020 , or Francisco Fadul at Francisco . Fadul@ct.gov or ( 860 ) 594-2078 . ACCESSIBILITY 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 . For limited internet access , call ( 877 ) 853-5257 with Meeting ID 869 0661 7950. Project information can be mailed within one week by contacting Francisco Fadul at Francisco . Fadul@ct.gov , or ( 860 ) 594-2078 . For hearing / speech disabilities , dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services ( TRS ) . Request language assistance from CTDOT's Language Assistance at ( 860 ) 594-2109 at least five business days before meeting .