Major Dept of Transportation Project on I-95 in Greenwich to Kick Off with Public Info Session

The CT Dept of Transportation has scheduled a public information meeting via Zoom project on I-95 in the Greenwich/Stamford area.

The proposed project involves resurfacing asphalt and underlying concrete, bridge rehabilitation and roadside safety, and specifically aims to alleviate congestion in the southbound direction at Exit 3.

Bottom of exit ramp at Exit 3 on I95. Photo: Leslie Yager

The public meeting is January 21, 2021.

The formal presentation will begin at 6:30pm.

Refer to the project webpage for more detail: http://portal.ct.gov/DOTGreenwich0056-0316.

The project is State Project No. 0056-0316.

Project Email: [email protected]

This project begins at the NY/CT state border on I-95 and extends approximately 6.63 miles to Exit 6.

This project also includes minor bridge rehabilitation, storm drainage improvements and upgrades to guide rail and concrete barrier.

I-95 Exit 3 southbound. Photo: Leslie Yager

The deceleration lane at Exit 3 in the southbound direction will be widened and extended to provide operational improvements.

Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.

Construction is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2022 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way and approval of permits.

The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $205 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 90% federal funds and 10% state funds.

The meeting will provide the community an opportunity for comment on the proposed project.

Anyone with limited internet access may request that project information be mailed to them by contacting Nilesh Patel at (860) 594-3411. (Allow one week for processing and delivery.)

Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling 1-(888)-469-1169 and entering the Participant Code when prompted: 4600945.

People 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.

The recording will also be available in the list of DOT virtual public meetings here: https://portal.ct.gov/dot/general/CTDOT-VPIM-Library.

During the Q&A session and the 14-day comment period that follows the meeting, individuals may leave a question or comment via email (preferred) at [email protected].

Or leave a voicemail question or comment by calling (860) 944-1111. Please reference Project 0056-0316 when leaving a voicemail.

I95 northbound at Arch Street, Exit 3. Photo: Leslie Yager
I95 northbound, Exit 4. Photo: Leslie Yager
I95 southbound, Exit 4. Photo: Leslie Yager