State Plans To Replace Rte 302 Deep Brook Bridge

The State Department of Transportation has begun the preliminary design phase of the proposed replacement of Bridge No 02840, which carries Route 302 over Deep Brook in Newtown, Transportation Commissioner James F. Sullivan announced on July 11.

“It is the department’s policy to keep persons informed and involved when such projects are undertaken,” said Mr Sullivan. “It is important that the community be involved and share its concerns with us to assist in the project’s development.”

A public informational hearing may be conducted once preliminary plans have been prepared.

The project schedule indicates that construction will start in the fall of 2002, assuming acceptance of the project, availability of funding, and receipt of any required right-of-way and environmental permits.

Anyone interested in requesting information on the project should contact Joseph C. Cancelliere, Bureau of Engineering and Highway Operations, Department of Transportation, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, PO Box 317546, Newington, CT 06131. Refer to Project No 170-2059 in all correspondence.