Bridge Replacement Project In Hamden Gets Public Information Meeting

HAMDEN, CT — The Connecticut Department of Transportation will conduct an in-person public information meeting next week regarding the replacement of the bridge carrying Willow Street over Willow Brook.

The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29 at the Hamden Government Center in the Engineering Conference Room on the third floor, located at 2750 Dixwell Avenue. The meeting location is ADA accessible, according to officials.

“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,” officials wrote in a news release.

A question-and-answer session will immediately follow the presentation. For more information, visit here.

“This project will construct a replacement bridge that will ensure longevity and safety for all roadway users,” Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Michelle Rame said. “We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design.”

Read more from the news release below:

Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements will consist of temporary construction and slope easements.

Construction is anticipated to begin spring 2029 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way, and approval of permits. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $3 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.

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 Michelle Rame at Michelle.Rame@ct.gov 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.

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 Wednesday, August 12, 2026, to Michelle Rame at DOT-FLBP@ct.gov. Please reference Project No. 0061-0157 in the email or voicemail.