Input Sought on Rehabilitation of Berlin Bridges

BERLIN, CT — The town of Berlin is contemplating a project for the rehabilitation of four bridges, an undertaking which would receive federal funds under the Federal Local Bridge Program, administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

Rehabilitation work would be performed on the following four bridges:

• Worthington Ridge over Mattabesset River
• Berlin Street over Mattabesset River
• Wildermere Road over Belcher Brook
• Heritage Drive over Stockings Brook

The cost of the bridge rehabilitation would receive 80 percent reimbursement from federal aid, with the remaining 20 percent provided by municipal funds. The federal aid for the project was authorized under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), administered by the Federal Highway Administration, and the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

If undertaken, the project design would be expected to begin in early 2018, with construction likely in 2018 or 2019.

James Horbal, Deputy Director of Public Works, said local and state policy encourages early input from citizens on such projects, and encourages people to raise any concerns with the projects with municipal officials early in the planning process. Persons wanting additional information should contact Horbal at 860-828-7069.

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