This meeting was updated on 3/12 to add project plan documents. See below.

The CT Department of Transportation (DOT) will host a virtual public information meeting on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM to discuss:

State Project No. 0053-0199 - Rehabilitation of Bridge No. 00417 (Putnam Bridge)

Register (required): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YY70xV3OSHWwwqiJDdul2g
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 Question and Answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation.

The purpose of the project is to address the structural deficiencies of State Bridge No. 00417 (Putnam Bridge), which carries Route 3 over the Connecticut River, in order to maintain safe travel for all facility users and to maintain a “State of Good Repair.” The project includes repairing or replacing deficient structural members, improving the condition rating of all structural elements to “satisfactory” (6) or better, concrete deck patching, and installing a new waterproofing membrane and overlay.

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

Construction is anticipated to begin spring 2026 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 $24,408,000. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80 percent Federal funds and 20 percent State funds.

Project Plans and Documents

Project Overview - Putnam Bridge Rehab 2024

Putnam Bridge - Plan and Elevation - 2024 Rehab

Public Meeting Notice - DOT Virtual Public Hearing Re: Putnam Bridge

Registration (required)

Please register for the virtual public information meeting at https://portal.ct.gov/DOTWethersfieldGlastonbury53-199. 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 April 18, 2024 to: DOTProject0053-0199@ct.gov and 860-594-2020.

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 827 5276 7896. Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Tracey Brais, Project Manager, at (860) 594-3171.
Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).