Public Scoping Meeting Public Scoping Meeting State Project No. 1 6 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Public Scoping Meeting Public Scoping Meeting

State Project No. 1 6 7 -1 0 8

Bridge No. 0 0 7 7 3

Heroes Tunnel

Route 1 5 W ilbur Cross Parkw ay

Through W est Rock Ridge

Tow ns of Ham den, W oodbridge City of New Haven

State Project No. 1 6 7 -1 0 8

Bridge No. 0 0 7 7 3

Heroes Tunnel

Route 1 5 W ilbur Cross Parkw ay

Through W est Rock Ridge

Tow ns of Ham den, W oodbridge City of New Haven

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Agenda Agenda

• Show Project Location and Lim its
• Define Public Scoping Meeting
• Explain the Purpose of the Project
• I ntroduce CTDOT and Consultant Engineers
• Present an Overview of the Project
• Explain the Environm ental Docum ent Process
• Solicit Questions and Com m ents
• Show Project Location and Lim its
• Define Public Scoping Meeting
• Explain the Purpose of the Project
• I ntroduce CTDOT and Consultant Engineers
• Present an Overview of the Project
• Explain the Environm ental Docum ent Process
• Solicit Questions and Com m ents

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Project Location – Map View Project Location – Map View

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Project Location – Aerial View Project Location – Aerial View

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Public Scoping Meeting Public Scoping Meeting

• Gathering/ Analysis of I nform ation to Establish the

Scope of Environm ental Review

• Scoping: Prior to Preparing Any Environm ental

Docum ent and Deciding on Project Alternatives

• Request Public to Subm it I nform ation to I dentify

Alternatives that Fulfill Project Purpose and Need

• I dentify Specific Aspects of Environm ent to be

Analyzed

• Public May Have Better Know ledge of Area and

Resources

• Gathering/ Analysis of I nform ation to Establish the

Scope of Environm ental Review

• Scoping: Prior to Preparing Any Environm ental

Docum ent and Deciding on Project Alternatives

• Request Public to Subm it I nform ation to I dentify

Alternatives that Fulfill Project Purpose and Need

• I dentify Specific Aspects of Environm ent to be

Analyzed

• Public May Have Better Know ledge of Area and

Resources

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Purpose Of Project Purpose Of Project

• To correct current overall rating of “Poor” determ ined

by periodic inspections

• Tunnel is currently inspected on a yearly basis

( biennial and special inspections)

• Current “Poor” rating not an indication of an im m inent

safety issue, but rather identifies the need for action before a m ore serious condition develops

• Project scope is anticipated to include rehabilitation

and/ or reconstruction to address structural and geom etric deficiencies.

• To correct current overall rating of “Poor” determ ined

by periodic inspections

• Tunnel is currently inspected on a yearly basis

( biennial and special inspections)

• Current “Poor” rating not an indication of an im m inent

safety issue, but rather identifies the need for action before a m ore serious condition develops

• Project scope is anticipated to include rehabilitation

and/ or reconstruction to address structural and geom etric deficiencies.

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Project Roles Project Roles

CTDOT Office of Environm ental Planning

• Coordination/ Review of Environm ental Aspects
• Mark Alexander, Assistant Planning Director
• Kevin Flem ing, Transportation Planner

CTDOT Division of Bridges, Bridge Consultant Design Unit

• Oversight/ Liaison/ Coordination of Design Consultant
• Theodore Nezam es, Manager of Bridges
• Tim othy Fields, Principal Engineer
• David Cutler, Supervising Engineer
• Derick Lessard, Project Engineer

CTDOT Office of Environm ental Planning

• Coordination/ Review of Environm ental Aspects
• Mark Alexander, Assistant Planning Director
• Kevin Flem ing, Transportation Planner

CTDOT Division of Bridges, Bridge Consultant Design Unit

• Oversight/ Liaison/ Coordination of Design Consultant
• Theodore Nezam es, Manager of Bridges
• Tim othy Fields, Principal Engineer
• David Cutler, Supervising Engineer
• Derick Lessard, Project Engineer

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Project Roles Project Roles

CDM Sm ith

• Design Consultant Engineer
• Preparing Environm ental I m pact Evaluation/ Assessm ent
• Prelim inary Design of Preferred Alternative

Federal Highw ay Adm inistration ( FHW A)

• Federal Funding Anticipated for Alternative
• FHW A Engineers w ill be Associated w ith Project

CDM Sm ith

• Design Consultant Engineer
• Preparing Environm ental I m pact Evaluation/ Assessm ent
• Prelim inary Design of Preferred Alternative

Federal Highw ay Adm inistration ( FHW A)

• Federal Funding Anticipated for Alternative
• FHW A Engineers w ill be Associated w ith Project

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CDM Sm ith CDM Sm ith

• New England-Based Global Consulting Engineering Firm
• Offices in East Hartford and New Haven ( Church Street)
• I nternational Tunnel Experts Supporting Local

Offices/ Project

• I nspection of Tunnels, Preparation of Reports
• Know Project, Environs, and Com m unity
• New England-Based Global Consulting Engineering Firm
• Offices in East Hartford and New Haven ( Church Street)
• I nternational Tunnel Experts Supporting Local

Offices/ Project

• I nspection of Tunnels, Preparation of Reports
• Know Project, Environs, and Com m unity

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CDM Sm ith Team CDM Sm ith Team

• Principal – Larry Murphy
• Principal in Charge – Paul Schm idt
• Principal/ Project Manager – Joe Balskus
• Public Engagem ent – Dave Sousa
• Environm ental Assessm ent/ I m pact – Jane W heeler
• Tunnel Designer – Moham m ad Jafari
• Principal – Larry Murphy
• Principal in Charge – Paul Schm idt
• Principal/ Project Manager – Joe Balskus
• Public Engagem ent – Dave Sousa
• Environm ental Assessm ent/ I m pact – Jane W heeler
• Tunnel Designer – Moham m ad Jafari

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Tunnel Description Tunnel Description

• Opened in 1 9 4 9 - W ilbur Cross Parkw ay
• Eligible for Listing on State/ National Historic Register
• Only Highw ay Tunnel Through Natural Land Form in CT
• Carries 7 0 ,0 0 0 vehicle per day
• Each Barrel 1 2 0 0 ’ long, 2 8 ’ w ide, 1 1 ’ Lanes, 6 ” shoulders
• Standards Require 1 2 ’ Lanes, 8 ’ Shoulders
• Non-Com pliance w / Tunnel Standards/ Requirem ents
• Geom etrics, Ventilation and Em ergency System s
• CDM Sm ith 2 0 0 9 I nspection: Need for Rehabilitation
• Opened in 1 9 4 9 - W ilbur Cross Parkw ay
• Eligible for Listing on State/ National Historic Register
• Only Highw ay Tunnel Through Natural Land Form in CT
• Carries 7 0 ,0 0 0 vehicle per day
• Each Barrel 1 2 0 0 ’ long, 2 8 ’ w ide, 1 1 ’ Lanes, 6 ” shoulders
• Standards Require 1 2 ’ Lanes, 8 ’ Shoulders
• Non-Com pliance w / Tunnel Standards/ Requirem ents
• Geom etrics, Ventilation and Em ergency System s
• CDM Sm ith 2 0 0 9 I nspection: Need for Rehabilitation

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Existing Conditions Existing Conditions

• Significant Deterioration
• Prior Biennial Reports
• CDM Sm ith I nspection/ Study
• Peak Hour Congestion
• Recurring Bottlenecks
• Em ergency Response

Constraints

• Fire Safety System - None
• Significant Deterioration
• Prior Biennial Reports
• CDM Sm ith I nspection/ Study
• Peak Hour Congestion
• Recurring Bottlenecks
• Em ergency Response

Constraints

• Fire Safety System - None

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Tunnels Tunnels

• Ground W ater I nfiltration
• W alls/ Ceiling - Stalagm ites
• Freeze/ Thaw Conditions
• Falling I cicles
• Cross Section Deficient
• 2 6 ’ Existing W idth
• 5 0 ’ Required ( 2 Lanes)
• Frequent Maintenance Requires Tunnel

Closures – Shifting Traffic

• Ground W ater I nfiltration
• W alls/ Ceiling - Stalagm ites
• Freeze/ Thaw Conditions
• Falling I cicles
• Cross Section Deficient
• 2 6 ’ Existing W idth
• 5 0 ’ Required ( 2 Lanes)
• Frequent Maintenance Requires Tunnel

Closures – Shifting Traffic

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Tunnel W alls Tunnel W alls

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Tunnel W alls Tunnel W alls

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Tunnel Ceiling Tunnel Ceiling

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Tunnel Ceiling Tunnel Ceiling

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Tunnel Ceiling Tunnel Ceiling

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Tunnel W alls Tunnel W alls

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Tunnel Cross Section Tunnel Cross Section

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Tunnel Cross Section Tunnel Cross Section

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Rehabilitation or Reconstruction Rehabilitation or Reconstruction

• Rehabilitation of Tunnel Evaluated in 2 0 1 4

Report

• Significant Traffic I m pacts During Lane Closures
• Geom etrics Not Correctable W ithin Existing Tunnel

W idths

• Vehicle Speeds Through Tunnel I m pacted
• Narrow ness of Tunnel Causes Reduced Speeds
• Structural I ntegrity of Tunnels – Ground W ater

I nfiltration

• Rehabilitation of Tunnel Evaluated in 2 0 1 4

Report

• Significant Traffic I m pacts During Lane Closures
• Geom etrics Not Correctable W ithin Existing Tunnel

W idths

• Vehicle Speeds Through Tunnel I m pacted
• Narrow ness of Tunnel Causes Reduced Speeds
• Structural I ntegrity of Tunnels – Ground W ater

I nfiltration

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Rehabilitation or Reconstruction Rehabilitation or Reconstruction

• Rehabilitation Lim its Benefits of Tunnels
• Future Service Life
• Future Traffic Flow Capacity
• Reconstruction Options Considered
• Rehabilitation Lim its Benefits of Tunnels
• Future Service Life
• Future Traffic Flow Capacity
• Reconstruction Options Considered

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Rehabilitation Reports Sum m ary Rehabilitation Reports Sum m ary

• Novem ber 2 0 1 4 Alternative

Construction Options Study

• Septem ber 2 0 1 6 Supplem ent
• Studied Several Options
• New One-Lane Tunnel
• New Tw o-Lane Tunnel
• W iden Existing Tunnel
• Close One Existing Tunnel/ Detour
• Close One Lane in Existing Tunnel
• Construction Bypass Tunnel ( short)
• Construction Bypass Tunnel ( long)
• Additional Options to be

Explored

• No Build ( Do Nothing)
• Novem ber 2 0 1 4 Alternative

Construction Options Study

• Septem ber 2 0 1 6 Supplem ent
• Studied Several Options
• New One-Lane Tunnel
• New Tw o-Lane Tunnel
• W iden Existing Tunnel
• Close One Existing Tunnel/ Detour
• Close One Lane in Existing Tunnel
• Construction Bypass Tunnel ( short)
• Construction Bypass Tunnel ( long)
• Additional Options to be

Explored

• No Build ( Do Nothing)

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Existing Environm ental Resources Existing Environm ental Resources

Natural Diversity Area Forested W oodland W intergreen Brook Nature Center

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Environm ental Docum ent/ Process Environm ental Docum ent/ Process

• Prepare Environm ental Docum ent
• Alternative Analysis I ncluding No Build
• National/ Connecticut Environm ental Policy Acts

NEPA/ CEPA Processes

• Potential Environm ental I m pacts of All

Alternatives

• W est Rock Nature Center/ W est Rock Ridge State

Park

• Public Outreach
• Prelim inary Design
• Preferred Alternative
• Construction Staging
• I m pacts
• Prepare Environm ental Docum ent
• Alternative Analysis I ncluding No Build
• National/ Connecticut Environm ental Policy Acts

NEPA/ CEPA Processes

• Potential Environm ental I m pacts of All

Alternatives

• W est Rock Nature Center/ W est Rock Ridge State

Park

• Public Outreach
• Prelim inary Design
• Preferred Alternative
• Construction Staging
• I m pacts

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Environm ental NEPA/ CEPA Tasks Environm ental NEPA/ CEPA Tasks

• Prepare Environm ental I m pact Evaluation

( EI E) / Environm ental Assessm ent ( EA)

• Establish Purpose and Need
• Evaluate Alternatives
• Consider Construction/ Post-Construction

I m pacts

• Conduct Field Studies
• Consider Sensitive Resources:

– W est Rock Nature Center ( City) – W intergreen Brook – W est Rock Ridge State Park – Historic Designation

• Prepare Environm ental I m pact Evaluation

( EI E) / Environm ental Assessm ent ( EA)

• Establish Purpose and Need
• Evaluate Alternatives
• Consider Construction/ Post-Construction

I m pacts

• Conduct Field Studies
• Consider Sensitive Resources:

– W est Rock Nature Center ( City) – W intergreen Brook – W est Rock Ridge State Park – Historic Designation

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Environm ental NEPA/ CEPA Environm ental NEPA/ CEPA

• Air quality
• W ater quality
• Noise
• Groundw ater
• W etlands, w ater bodies and

floodplains

• Cultural/ Archaeological

resources

• Recreational Resources
• Natural com m unities, including

protected anim al, plant species and their habitats

• Aesthetics
• Traffic
• Air quality
• W ater quality
• Noise
• Groundw ater
• W etlands, w ater bodies and

floodplains

• Cultural/ Archaeological

resources

• Recreational Resources
• Natural com m unities, including

protected anim al, plant species and their habitats

• Aesthetics
• Traffic

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Public I nvolvem ent – Support Process Public I nvolvem ent – Support Process

I ncludes:

• Com m unity Advisory Com m ittee
• I dentification and Engagem ent of

Stakeholders

• Project W ebsite and Social Media
• Em ail Bulletins to I nterested

Citizens and Com m unity Groups

I ncludes:

• Com m unity Advisory Com m ittee
• I dentification and Engagem ent of

Stakeholders

• Project W ebsite and Social Media
• Em ail Bulletins to I nterested

Citizens and Com m unity Groups

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Public I nvolvem ent Public I nvolvem ent

I ncludes Various Meetings:

• Outreach Events ( Pop-Ups)
• I nform ational Meetings or

Open Houses

• Form al Public Meeting( s)

I ncludes Various Meetings:

• Outreach Events ( Pop-Ups)
• I nform ational Meetings or

Open Houses

• Form al Public Meeting( s)

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Potential Stakeholders – Public Outreach Potential Stakeholders – Public Outreach

Large Em ployers/ Business Orgs:

• Southern CT State University
• Sikorsky
• Yale University
• Greater New Haven Cham ber of

Com m erce

• REX Regional Econom ic Xcelleration
• Yale-New Haven Hospital

Large Em ployers/ Business Orgs:

• Southern CT State University
• Sikorsky
• Yale University
• Greater New Haven Cham ber of

Com m erce

• REX Regional Econom ic Xcelleration
• Yale-New Haven Hospital

Governm ental:

• Elected Officials ( Local, State &

Federal)

• South Central Council of Gov’ts
• CT Dept. of Energy & Environm ental

Protection

• Federal Highw ay Adm inistration
• U.S. Environm ental Protection Agency

Governm ental:

• Elected Officials ( Local, State &

Federal)

• South Central Council of Gov’ts
• CT Dept. of Energy & Environm ental

Protection

• Federal Highw ay Adm inistration
• U.S. Environm ental Protection Agency

Non-Profit Orgs:

• CT Association for

Com m unity Transportation

• AAA of Southern New

England

• CT Coalition for

Environm ental Justice

• CT Fund for the

Environm ent

• Econom ic Developm ent
• Corp. of New Haven
• CT Technology Council
• New Haven Urban Design

League

• Elm City Cycling
• CT Business & I ndustry

Association

Non-Profit Orgs:

• CT Association for

Com m unity Transportation

• AAA of Southern New

England

• CT Coalition for

Environm ental Justice

• CT Fund for the

Environm ent

• Econom ic Developm ent
• Corp. of New Haven
• CT Technology Council
• New Haven Urban Design

League

• Elm City Cycling
• CT Business & I ndustry

Association

Municipalities:

• Tow n of W oodbridge
• Tow n of Ham den
• City of New Haven

Municipalities:

• Tow n of W oodbridge
• Tow n of Ham den
• City of New Haven

Transportation Providers:

• CT Transit
• Greater New

Haven Transit District

• CT Rides
• CTDOT

Transportation Providers:

• CT Transit
• Greater New

Haven Transit District

• CT Rides
• CTDOT

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Next Steps Next Steps

• Receive Public Com m ents
• Verbal, W ritten Form , Em ail
• Early W ork – Data Collection
• Archaeological Survey
• Geotechnical ( Borings)
• Survey
• NEPA Docum ent Studies
• Prelim inary Design – Alternative
• Receive Public Com m ents
• Verbal, W ritten Form , Em ail
• Early W ork – Data Collection
• Archaeological Survey
• Geotechnical ( Borings)
• Survey
• NEPA Docum ent Studies
• Prelim inary Design – Alternative

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Tim e Line Tim e Line

• Early W ork – Next 6 -9 Months
• Com plete NEPA Docum ent Studies
• 1 8 -2 4 m onths
• Prelim inary Design – Preferred Alternative
• After NEPA
• Early W ork – Next 6 -9 Months
• Com plete NEPA Docum ent Studies
• 1 8 -2 4 m onths
• Prelim inary Design – Preferred Alternative
• After NEPA

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Questions/ Com m ents Questions/ Com m ents

• End of Scoping Process Com m ent Period –

October 7 , 2 0 1 6

• Com m ents Throughout Project Process
• Presentation Copy W ill Be Available:

http:/ / w w w .ct.gov/ dot/ lib/ dot/ docum ents/ 0 1 6 7 - 0 1 0 8 ScopingMeeting

• Project Contacts
• End of Scoping Process Com m ent Period –

October 7 , 2 0 1 6

• Com m ents Throughout Project Process
• Presentation Copy W ill Be Available:

http:/ / w w w .ct.gov/ dot/ lib/ dot/ docum ents/ 0 1 6 7 - 0 1 0 8 ScopingMeeting

• Project Contacts

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Contacts Contacts

Public Scoping Com m ents by October 7 , 2 0 1 6 to:

• Mr. Mark W . Alexander, Transportation Assistant Planning Director

Connecticut Departm ent of Transportation Bureau of Policy and Planning 2 8 0 0 Berlin Turnpike, New ington, CT 0 6 1 3 1 dot.environm entalplanning@ct.gov

Project Com m ents throughout process should be sent to:

• Mr. David A. Cutler, P.E., Transportation Supervising Engineer

Connecticut Departm ent of Transportation Bureau of Engineering and Construction 2 8 0 0 Berlin Turnpike, New ington, CT 0 6 1 3 1 8 6 0 -5 9 4 -3 2 1 0

David.Cutler@ct.gov

Public Scoping Com m ents by October 7 , 2 0 1 6 to:

• Mr. Mark W . Alexander, Transportation Assistant Planning Director

Connecticut Departm ent of Transportation Bureau of Policy and Planning 2 8 0 0 Berlin Turnpike, New ington, CT 0 6 1 3 1 dot.environm entalplanning@ct.gov

Project Com m ents throughout process should be sent to:

• Mr. David A. Cutler, P.E., Transportation Supervising Engineer

Connecticut Departm ent of Transportation Bureau of Engineering and Construction 2 8 0 0 Berlin Turnpike, New ington, CT 0 6 1 3 1 8 6 0 -5 9 4 -3 2 1 0

David.Cutler@ct.gov

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