Woodbury: Intersection Improvements at Route 6, 61, and Quassapaug Road DOT Public Informational Meeting 3/31/22

March 16, 2022

From the Connecticut Dept. of Transportation:

 

The Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a Virtual Public Information Meeting concerning the proposed intersection improvements at Route 6, 61, and Quassapaug Road in the town of Woodbury on Thursday, March 31 at 7:00 p.m.

 

The meeting will be live streamed via Microsoft Teams Live Event and YouTube Live. A Question and Answer session will immediately follow the presentation. The presentation will be recorded. Instructions on how to access the meeting and on how to provide comments or ask questions can be found at the project webpage: https://portal.ct.gov/DOTWoodburyPP-168-003  The live stream of the formal presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m.

 

The purpose of this project is to reduce the occurrences of angle type injury crashes at the intersection of Route 6, Route 61 and Quassapaug Road. There are currently two proposed design alternatives: improvements to the existing stop-controlled intersection or construction of a modern roundabout. There are potential right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements which could include partial acquisitions as well as various easements and rights. The proposed project is in the early stages of concept development. No funding has been identified and no schedule has been developed.

 

The public informational meeting is being held to communicate existing conditions, discuss feasibility of proposed solutions, and receive public feedback for determining desired project outcomes.

 

The public informational meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. Persons with limited internet access may request that project information be mailed to them by contacting Marissa Pfaffinger by email at [email protected]  or by phone at (860) 594-3358. (Allow one week for processing and delivery.)

 

Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (888)-566-5916 and entering the Participant Code when prompted: 9977843.

 

Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). The MS Teams Live Event offers closed-captioning for the hearing impaired and non-English translation options. A recording of the formal presentation will be posted to YouTube following the event and closed[1]captioning (including non-English translation options) will be available at that time. The recording will also be available in the list of DOT virtual public meetings here: https://portal.ct.gov/dot/general/CTDOT-VPIM-Library    Visit the project webpage for options for Apple users. During the Q&A session and the 14-day comment period that follows the meeting, individuals may leave a question or comment via e-mail (preferred) at [email protected] .

 

Individuals may also leave a voicemail question or comment by calling (860) 944-1111. Please reference the project in your voicemail. Language assistance may be requested by contacting the Department’s Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least 5 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.