Connecticut DOT Schedules Info Session On Putnam Bridge Rehab Project

GLASTONBURY, CT — The Connecticut Department of Transportation has scheduled a public information session to review a project to refurbish the Putnam Bridge.

The meeting is lated for April 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. and will be virtual only.

The project is officially State Project No. 0053-0199 - Rehabilitation of Bridge No. 00417 (Putnam Bridge).

Registration is required:

• https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YY70xV3OSHWwwqiJDdul2g

YouTube is hosting a livestream:

• https://portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive

The meeting is designed 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 question-and-answer session will immediately follow the presentation.

The project is designed to address what DOT officials are calling "structural deficiencies" on the bridge, which carries Route 3 over the Connecticut River. The project includes repairing or replacing "deficient structural members," improving the condition rating of all structural elements to "satisfactory or better," patching the concrete deck and installing a new waterproofing membrane and overlay.

Major traffic impacts are not anticipated, according to DOT officials.

Construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2026.

The estimated construction cost for the project is $24.408 million using 80 percent federal funds and 20 percent state funds.

Project plans and documents are available:

• Project Overview - Putnam Bridge Rehab 2024
• Putnam Bridge - Plan and Elevation - 2024 Rehab
• Public Meeting Notice - DOT Virtual Public Hearing Re: Putnam Bridge

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 April 18, 2024 to: DOTProject0053-0199@ct.gov and 860-594-2020.