Welcome

Public Information & Scoping Meeting

Welcome

Public Information & Scoping Meeting

Improvements to the

Merritt Parkway / Route 7 Interchange&

Merritt Parkway / Main Ave. Interchange

Project 102-269 - City of Norwalk

March 18, 2008

Improvements to the

Merritt Parkway / Route 7 Interchange&

Merritt Parkway / Main Ave. Interchange

Project 102-269 - City of Norwalk

March 18, 2008

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Tonight’s PresentersTonight’s Presenters

• Richard Armstrong – CTDOT, Principal Engineer

• Stephen Ulman – Purcell Assoc., Senior Traffic

Engineer

• Richard Armstrong – CTDOT, Principal Engineer

• Stephen Ulman – Purcell Assoc., Senior Traffic

Engineer

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Purpose of Tonight’s MeetingPurpose of Tonight’s Meeting

• “Scoping Meeting” - CEPA

• Public Input

• Presentation of Project Information

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BackgroundBackground

• Re-evaluation of alternatives

• Coordination with Merritt Parkway Conservancy

• Re-evaluation of alternatives

• Coordination with Merritt Parkway Conservancy

• Lawsuit• Lawsuit

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Principal Arterials Southwest Connecticut

7

N

8

N

Stop & ShopShopping Center

Interchange 39

Interchange 40

9

15

N.B.S.B.

N.B.S.B.

15

N

Stop & ShopShopping Center

Interchange 39

Interchange 40

10

15

N.B.S.B.

N.B.S.B.

15

N

Stop & ShopShopping Center

Interchange 39

Interchange 40

11

15

N.B.S.B.

N.B.S.B.

15

7

7

N.B

.S.

B.

N.B

.S.

B.

N

Stop & ShopShopping Center

Interchange 39

Interchange 40

12

15

N.B.S.B.

N.B.S.B.

15

7

7

S.B

.

N.B

.S.

B.

N

N.B

.

Stop & ShopShopping Center

Interchange 39

Interchange 40

13

15

N.B.S.B.

N.B.S.B.

15

7

7

S.B

.

N.B

.S.

B.

N

N.B

.

Stop & ShopShopping Center

Interchange 39

Interchange 40

Main Avenue

14

15

N.B.S.B.

N.B.S.B.

15

7

7

S.B

.

N.B

.S.

B.

N

N.B

.

Stop & ShopShopping Center

Interchange 39

Interchange 40

Main Avenue

15

15

N.B.S.B.

N.B.S.B.

15

N

7

7

S.B

.

N.B

.S.

B.

N.B

.

16

N

17

N.B.S.B.

N.B.S.B.

15

N

Main Avenue

Glover Ave.

Stop & ShopShopping Center

18

N

15

N.B.

N N.B

.S.

B.

7

15

7

N.B

.S.

B.

S.B.

N.B.S.B.

19

20

N

15 N.B.

N

N.B

.S.

B.

7

15

7

N.B

.S.

B.

S.B.

N.B.S.B.

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N

Stop & ShopShopping Center

Historic StructuresHistoric Structures

Parkway Over Metro North Railroad

7

15

N.B.

N.B

.S.

B.

7

15

7

N.B

.S.

B.

S.B.

N.B.S.B.

Interchange 39

Interchange 40

22

23

N

Stop & ShopShopping Center

Historic StructuresHistoric Structures

Parkway Over Norwalk River

15

N.B.

N.B

.S.

B.

7

15

7

N.B

.S.

B.

S.B.

N.B.S.B.

24

25

N

Stop & ShopShopping Center

Historic StructuresHistoric Structures

Glover Avenue Over Norwalk

River

15

N.B.

N.B

.S.

B.

7

15

7

N.B

.S.

B.

S.B.

N.B.S.B.

26

27

N

Stop & ShopShopping Center

Historic StructuresHistoric Structures

Parkway Over Main Avenue

15

N.B.

N.B

.S.

B.

7

15

7

N.B

.S.

B.

S.B.

N.B.S.B.

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Alternatives AnalysisAlternatives Analysis

• Re-evaluated Original Alternatives • Re-evaluated Original Alternatives

• Developed and evaluated new alternatives

• Coordinated with Merritt Parkway Conservancy – Cloverleaf

• Developed and evaluated new alternatives

• Coordinated with Merritt Parkway Conservancy – Cloverleaf

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Alternatives ShortlistAlternatives ShortlistOriginal DesignOriginal Design

Alternate 12AAlternate 12AAlternate 12AMPC “Ultimate Option” (Cloverleaf)MPC “Ultimate Option” (Cloverleaf)

Modified CloverleafModified Cloverleaf

Modified Cloverleaf w/ Option D1Modified Cloverleaf w/ Option D1

Modified Cloverleaf w/ Option D2Modified Cloverleaf w/ Option D2Modified Cloverleaf w/ Option D2

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Original DesignOriginal Design

15N.B.

S.B.

N.B.S.B.

15

7

7

S.B

.

N.B.S.

B.

N

N.B

.

Stop & ShopShopping Center

Main Avenue

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Alternate 12AAlternate 12A

15N.B.

S.B.

N.B.S.B.

15

7

7

S.B

.

N.B.S.

B.

N

N.B

.

Stop & ShopShopping Center

Main Avenue

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Alt. 12A - Lowered RampsAlt. 12A - Lowered Ramps

Original DesignOriginal Design

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Modified Cloverleaf w/ Option D2

Modified Cloverleaf w/ Option D2

15N.B.

S.B.

N.B.S.B.

15

7

7

S.B

.

N.B.S.

B.

N

N.B

.

Stop & ShopShopping Center

Modified Cloverleaf w/ Option D2

Modified Cloverleaf w/ Option D2

Main Avenue

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Modified Cloverleaf w/ Option D2

Modified Cloverleaf w/ Option D2

15N.B.S.B.N.B.

S.B.15

7

7

S.B

.

N.B

.S.

B.

N

N.B

.

Stop & ShopShopping Center

Main Avenue

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Existing Site

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Other Cloverleafs I-91/Rt. 190 - Enfield Other Cloverleafs I-91/Rt. 190 - Enfield

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I-95/Milford ConnectorI-95/Milford Connector

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I-95/Milford ConnectorI-95/Milford Connector

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I-395/Rts. 2 & 32 - NorwichI-395/Rts. 2 & 32 - Norwich

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I-95/Rt. 1 - MilfordI-95/Rt. 1 - Milford

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Comparison of Primary AlternativesComparison of Primary AlternativesCost

escalated to 2012 (million)

Wetlands Impacts (acres)

Historic Bridges Affected

Indirect Parkway Impacts (visual)

Original Project * $139-175 0.60 4 -

Alt. 12A $134-169 0.40 4 Less

Modified Cloverleaf w/ D2

$98-124 1.25 4 Least

*original cost ~ $109 million

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Stop & ShopShopping Center

Main Avenue

NModified Cloverleaf w/ D2

Main Avenue Lane Arrangements

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Opportunities for Public InputOpportunities for Public Input

• Tonight’s Meeting• Tonight’s Meeting

• “Notice of Scoping” – Written comments accepted until the close of business on March 31, 2008

• Further Public Involvement After Determination of Preferred Alternative

• “Notice of Scoping” – Written comments accepted until the close of business on March 31, 2008

• Further Public Involvement After Determination of Preferred Alternative

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Opportunities for Public Input (cont’d)Opportunities for Public Input (cont’d)

• FOI - Public Access to technical and policy information

• For additional information anytime, Contact ConnDOT as shown on handout

• FOI - Public Access to technical and policy information

• For additional information anytime, Contact ConnDOT as shown on handout

Next Steps / Time FrameNext Steps / Time Frame

• Next Public MeetingFall 2008 thru Fall 2009

• Engineering of Selected DesignSpring 2008 thru Fall 2011

• Environmental PermitsFall 2009 thru Fall 2011

• Construction2012 thru 2014

• Next Public MeetingFall 2008 thru Fall 2009

• Engineering of Selected DesignSpring 2008 thru Fall 2011

• Environmental PermitsFall 2009 thru Fall 2011

• Construction2012 thru 2014

• Environmental Document PhaseSpring 2008 thru Fall 2009

• Environmental Document PhaseSpring 2008 thru Fall 2009

Contact Information Written Comments should be sent to:

Mr. Thomas A Harley Manager of Consultant Design Department of Transportation

P.O. Box 317546 Newington, CT 06131-7546

FAX: 860-594-3373 email: thomas.harley@po.state.ct.us

Written Comments must be sent / postmarked by:

March 31, 2008

Contact Information Written Comments should be sent to:

Mr. Thomas A Harley Manager of Consultant Design Department of Transportation

P.O. Box 317546 Newington, CT 06131-7546

FAX: 860-594-3373 email: thomas.harley@po.state.ct.us

Written Comments must be sent / postmarked by:

March 31, 2008