Members of the public are invited to   CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING State Project No. 0085-0148 Replacement of Bridge No. 01406 Carrying Route 163 over Oxoboxo Brook in Montville   Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 6 p.m.   Learn More & Register: portal.ct.gov/DOTMontville0085-0148   The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community with an opportunity to learn about the proposed project and allow an open discussion of any views and comments concerning the proposed improvements. A Q&A session will immediately follow the presentation.   The purpose of this project is to build a new bridge structure that will meet all current design requirements for improved safety and hydraulic performance.   Right-of-way impacts are anticipated to include temporary impacts for removal of the existing structure, grading of slopes, and easements for the slopes based on the proposed slope limits.   Construction is expected to start in 2028, depending on funding, right-of-way acquisition, and permits. The estimated cost is $3 million with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.   The public can submit comments and questions during two-week public comment period following meeting. Direct comments and questions by Thursday, November 13, 2025, to DOTProject85-148@ct.gov, (860) 594-2020, or Christopher Patria at Christopher.Patria@ct.gov or (860) 594-2958.   ACCESSIBILITY Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom. The recording will also be posted following the meeting in CTDOT’s public meeting playlist at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.   For limited internet access, call (877) 853-5257 with Meeting ID 814 7055 3496. Project information can be mailed within one week by contacting Christopher Patria at Christopher.Patria@ct.gov or (860) 594-2958.   For hearing/speech disabilities, dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Request language assistance from CTDOT’s Language Assistance at (860) 594-2109 at least five business days before meeting.   #11750548 NB 10/16/25 & 10/27/25