To inform the public about the Heroes Tunnel Project, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will hold an in-person public meeting as well as an online meeting via Zoom on Monday, January 12. In the event of inclement weather, the meeting date will move to January 14 at the same scheduled times noted below.
The in-person meeting will follow an open-house format between 5-8 pm, giving attendees the opportunity to review materials, speak one-on-one with the project team, and listen to a presentation starting at 6 pm followed by a question-and-answer session. The meeting will be held at the New Haven Fire Academy at 230 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven.
The online meeting via Zoom will begin at 6 pm with the presentation followed by questions and answers. Registration is required through the CTDOT website which may be accessed here.
Woodbridge residents and businesses are encouraged to attend this important meeting to learn about proposed infrastructure and safety improvements to the Heroes Tunnel along with estimated project timelines and other project details. The meeting is designed for all stakeholders to understand the project and to offer the opportunity to ask questions and share perspective.
The Heroes Tunnel, located on the Merritt Parkway (CT-15) between Exits 46 & 50 (formerly Exits 59 & 60), is currently in the project design and environmental review phases. The last CTDOT public meeting was held in October 2017.
For additional details on the Heroes Tunnel Project and the upcoming public meeting including how to submit questions and comments, go to the CTDOT website to review the Press Release and the Heroes Tunnel Project page.