Public Information Meeting for the Rehabilitation of Route 53 in Weston

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the rehabilitation of two retaining walls on Route 53 in Weston on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

The public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. The meeting will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded. For instructions on accessing the meeting and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit portal.ct.gov/DOTWeston0173-0539.

"This rehabilitation ensures that the retaining walls will remain structurally sound, keeping roadway users safe," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Francisco Fadul. "We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design."

Right-of-way impacts are not anticipated.

Construction is anticipated to begin spring 2028, based on the availability of funding and approval of permits. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $3 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 100% state funds.

For audio access only, listen to the meeting by calling 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 868 5783 2076. For hearing and/or speech assistance, dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Francisco Fadul at [email protected] or 860-594-2078.

Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT 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.

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.

Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please submit comments and questions by Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to [email protected], 860-594-2020, or Francisco Fadul at [email protected] or 860-594-2078. Please reference Project No. 0173-0539 in the email or voicemail.