Updated on 9/15 to add meeting video (link to YouTube)

If you were unable to attend this meeting, the session was recorded and has been posted to the Department of Transportation YouTube channel for viewing at your convenience. Click the link below to watch the meeting recording, including the Q&A session that followed the presentation:

(3) State Project No. 53-196 Route 2 Eastbound Lane Modifications in Glastonbury - YouTube

All meeting resources can be found on the state DOT website project page at https://portal.ct.gov/DOTGlastonbury53-196

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Original Message:

Members of the public are invited to:

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

Re: State Project No. 0053-0196, Route 2 Eastbound Lane Modifications from Exit 6 to Exit 8

Town of Glastonbury

September 13, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

Overview

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. Answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation.

The purpose of the project is to improve the lane configuration along Route 2 Eastbound (EB) between Exits 6 and 8 to reduce the weaving movements and maintain the continuity of traffic flow. The proposed work for the project will include the following:

• Convert the left, exit-only lane for Route 17 (Exit 7) to a through lane
• Modify Exit 7 to a standard exit ramp (left-exit)
• Modify Bridge No. 00386 (Route 2 over House Street) - partial widening to provide 3-lanes for Route 2 EB
• Widen Bridge No. 00384 (Route 2 over Griswold Street) to a uniform shoulder width
• Modify or replace signs along Route 2 EB to reflect the new lane arrangements
• Mill and pave Route 2 EB within the project limits

All work is anticipated to occur within the State Right-of-Way; however, final sloping limits or construction access may require temporary easements.

Construction is anticipated to begin spring 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 $12,000,000.  This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80 percent Federal funds and 20 percent State funds.

Meeting Documents and Links

Project notice - DOT Project No. 0053-0196

Project Plans and Map - DOT Project No. 0053-0196

Register (required): https://portal.ct.gov/DOTGlastonbury53-196

YouTube Livestream: portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive

Registration (Required)

Please register for the Virtual Public Information Meeting at https://portal.ct.gov/DOTGlastonbury53-196. 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 September 27, 2023 to: DOTProject53-196@ct.gov and 860-594-2020 or Alvaro Garcia Jr., P.E., Transportation Supervising Engineer, at (860) 594-3353 or at alvaro.garcia@ct.gov.

ACCESSIBILITY

This meeting will also be livestreamed 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 875 5071 7265.

Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Alvaro Garcia Jr., P.E., Transportation Supervising Engineer, at (860) 594-3353 or at alvaro.garcia@ct.gov.

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.