Public Information Meeting for Replacement of Bridge over Wappoquia Brook in Pomfret

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the replacement of Bridge No. 06991 carrying Day Road over the Wappoquia Brook in Pomfret on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 7:00 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 https://portal.ct.gov/DOTPOMFRET0111-0128.

"The safety and longevity of this bridge will be improved with a full replacement by eliminating the scour critical condition and current load restriction", said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Marc Byrnes. "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 with the proposed improvements are anticipated.

Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2027 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way, and approval of permits. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $2.4 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.

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 October 14, 2025, to [email protected], (860) 594-2020, or Michelle Rame at [email protected] or (860) 594-3319. Please reference Project No. 0111-0128 in the email or voicemail.

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.

Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 890 9933 4292. Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Michelle Rame at [email protected]or (860) 594-3319.

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.