April 20, 2015

Bolinsky: DOT Public Hearing- RT. 34 at Wasserman Way & Toddy Hill Rd.

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There is going to be a Public Information Meeting headed by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) concerning prospective Major Intersection Improvements — Route 34 at (Route 490) Wasserman Way and Toddy Hill Road, and (Route 490) Wasserman Way at the I-84 Interchange 11 Ramps on Thursday, May 7, at the Newtown High School Lecture Room, 12 Berkshire Road.

An open forum for individual discussions with Department officials will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a formal presentation at 7:00 p.m. The Public Information Meeting will allow a full opportunity for public participation and provide for an open discussion by the community on the proposed project.

The purpose of the prospective project is to address capacity and operational problems at a key junction area between the major commuter routes of I-84, Route 34, and Route 25 via State (Route 490) Wasserman Way. The proposed improvements will address extensive congestion by providing auxiliary turning lanes and improved geometry at all project intersections, and by providing a new direct connection between westbound Route 34 and the I-84 ramps. Sightlines will be improved in the vicinity of Toddy Hill Road. Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations will also be included.

There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements, primarily along Route 34, including at least two total acquisitions and several partial acquisitions, and/or slope easements to accommodate widening for turning lanes and the new ramp connection.

Plans of the proposed project will be on display for public review. Department personnel will be available during the meeting to discuss this project. More detailed information is available at the Department’s Office of Engineering, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Anyone wishing to discuss the proposed project may contact Hugh H. Hayward at (860) 594-3219 or by e-mail at Hugh.Hayward@ct.gov. Plans are also available for review at the Newtown Public Works office.