Public Invited to Meeting on Raising Bridge Carrying Rt 154 over Plum Bank Creek in Old Saybrook

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a hybrid public information meeting concerning raising the superstructure of Bridge No. 02708 in Old Saybrook on August 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person at the Old Saybrook Town Hall located at 302 Main Street in Old Saybrook and virtually on Zoom.

The hybrid public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community with the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. 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/DOTOLDSAYBROOK0105-0221.

"Raising the superstructure of the bridge will ensure recreational access and use from Plum Bank Creek," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Jonathan J. Kempf. "We encourage the public to attend this meeting to hear from the CTDOT project team."

Right-of-way impacts are not anticipated.

Construction is anticipated to begin in 2028 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 $3.4 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 100% state funds.

Individuals can listen to the meeting by calling 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 812 9726 9432. Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Jonathan J. Kempf at [email protected] or 860-594-3308.

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. The recording will also be posted immediately following the meeting in the list of CTDOT virtual public meetings 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 September 10, 2026, to Jonathan J. Kempf at [email protected] or 860-594-2020. Please reference Project No. 0105-0221 in the email or voicemail.