The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has scheduled a virtual public information meeting to discuss the replacement of Bridge No. 00421, which carries Route 4 over Guinea Brook in Sharon. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required for attendance.
The purpose of the meeting is to allow members of the public and the local community to provide comments or ask questions about the proposed project. A presentation will be followed by a question and answer session, and the event will be recorded. Details on how to access the meeting and submit feedback are available at portal.ct.gov/DOTSharon0125-0131.
“This project will provide a crucial improvement to our state’s bridge network and will address sight line issues from East Street to Route 4 to improve safety for the traveling public,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Francisco Fadul. “We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design.”
The proposed realignment of East Street may require partial property acquisitions, slope easements, or other rights that will be determined as design progresses.
Construction is expected to begin in 2029 if funding is secured, rights-of-way are acquired, and permits are approved. The estimated cost for construction is approximately $8 million, with funding anticipated from both federal (80%) and state (20%) sources.
For those without internet access, it is possible to listen in by calling (877) 853-5257 and entering Meeting ID 823 7732 0648. Telecommunications Relay Services can be accessed by dialing 711 for individuals with hearing or speech disabilities. Project information can also be mailed upon request by contacting Francisco Fadul at Francisco.Fadul@ct.gov or (860) 594-2078 within one week.
Language assistance services are available free of charge by contacting CTDOT’s Language Assistance Call Line at (860) 594-2109 at least five business days before the meeting. Non-English closed captioning will also be provided on Zoom, and a recording will later be posted in CTDOT’s public meeting playlist at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.
Public comments and questions can be submitted during a two-week period following the meeting until Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Submissions should reference Project No. 0125-0131 and may be sent via email to DOTProject0125-0131@ct.gov or Francisco Fadul at Francisco.Fadul@ct.gov; phone comments can also be made at (860) 594-2020 or (860) 594-2078.
CTDOT maintains its headquarters in Newington while managing transportation across Connecticut through various initiatives focused on safety—including work zone awareness—and community infrastructure support via grants (official website). The department provides an intermodal transportation network designed for efficiency and quality of life improvements (official website). Garrett Eucalitto serves as commissioner overseeing these policies (official website), with services extended statewide (official website) and engagement facilitated through grant programs involving contractors and consultants (official website).