Virtual Public Information Meeting Notification
Members of the public are invited to
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
State Project No. 0302-0023 MNRR Danbury Line Track & Slope Stabilization
Towns of Wilton and Bethel
Thursday. August 29, 2024, 06:00 p.m.
Register: http://portal.ct.gov/DOTDanburyTrack0302-0023
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 Q&A session will immediately follow the presentation.
The purpose of the project is to stabilize embankment slopes within the Metro North Railroad Danbury branch by performing track profile modifications and track drainage improvements including proposed cross-culverts.
Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.
Construction is anticipated to begin Summer 2026 based on the availability of funding and approval of permit(s). The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $4,000,000. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
Please register for the virtual public information meeting at http://portal.ct.gov/DOTDanburyTrack0302-0023. 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 12, 2024 to: DOTProject0302-0023@ct.gov and 860-594-2020 or Gregory A. Funk, Project Manager (860-594-3214; Gregory.Funk@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 891 3710 0649. Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Gregory A. Funk, Project Manager (860-594-3214; Gregory.Funk@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.