032525 Fairfield County Branch Meeting at Two Roads Brewing in Stratford, CT
Please join CSCE at our monthly meeting at Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, CT, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. At this meeting, Michael Rosenblatt, Project Engineer in District 3 of the Connecticut Department of Transportation, will give a presentation on the I-95 Fairfield Avenue Bridge Project in Norwalk, CT, which is an emergency project currently underway due to a car fire on I-95 Norwalk on May 2, 2024 that necessitated a complete bridge replacement. This meeting is sponsored by the Fairfield County Branch of CSCE and attendees may earn 1 NYS PDH at this meeting.
For some background about this project, the following update was provided by the CTDOT on June 21, 2024:
Since the fiery crash on May 2nd that resulted in the Fairfield Avenue Bridge being demolished, the CTDOT has worked around the clock to design a new replacement bridge. The design was completed on June 1 and meets all current State and Federal standards. The new bridge maintains sidewalks on both sides and reduces the width of the vehicle travel lanes to allow for wider shoulders to better accommodate bicyclists. The emergency replacement project was awarded to Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc. with Connecticut subcontractors coming onboard in the near future.
On June 18, workers began removing the damaged center bridge pier between the northbound and southbound I-95 travel lanes. Workers have also started repairing the concrete bridge abutments that will support the future bridge structure. While the initial stages of the project are moving forward quickly, the entire project is not expected to be completed until spring 2025.
“This project is moving forward at incredible speed thanks to the hard work and dedication of the CTDOT and Yonkers crews who have remained in constant communication over the last several weeks. Thanks to continued strong collaboration, we remain optimistic of meeting our goals to have this bridge fully reopened next spring,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto.
The estimated total cost for the bridge replacement is approximately $15 million. Coupled with the demolition and repair work that was required in May, the total project is expected to cost approximately $20 million.
Governor Ned Lamont signed an emergency declaration May 2 with the intent of seeking federal emergency relief funds. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has offered support, and to date, has released $3 million to Connecticut to help cover demolition and repair costs. The federal government is expected to cover up to 80% of the costs for the entire project.
During the bridge demolition in May, a live video feed of the site was established, resulting in more than 700,000 views from around the country. During construction, video cameras will be installed, offering the public a live look at various operations and continuous snapshots of ongoing work, as the project moves forward.
Michael Rosenblatt has been with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) for over 17 years, all of which have been spent at District 3 in New Haven, CT. Currently serving as a Project Engineer, Mr. Rosenblatt has been involved with nine projects as Chief Inspector, including the state's first Design-Build Project on Route 8 in Bridgeport, CT, in 2015. Promoted to Project Engineer in 2020, he managed six projects, including a notable $115 million project to reconstruct I-95 that involved the use of Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) for a lateral slide bridge over 2 weekends on I-95 in Westport, CT, in the fall of 2023. Recently, Mr. Rosenblatt was honored with the CTDOT Employee of the Year Award for 2024.
5:30-6:30 p.m. Registration and Social Hour followed by a Buffet Dinner and Presentation
Two Roads Brewing Company, 1700 Stratford Ave, Stratford, CT 0661
CSCE Members - No NYS PDH: $55.00
CSCE Members who want to earn 1 NYS PDH: $65.00
Non CSCE Members - No NYS PDH: $65.00
Non CSCE Members who want to earn 1 NYS PDH: $75.00
Full Time Students - No NYS PDH: $30.00
Unemployed CSCE Members: No Charge
Only attending the presentation - No meal: No Charge
Reservations received and accepted after midnight on March 18th, may incur a $10 additional fee.
Payment is required with registration unless other arrangements are made. CSCE cannot give refunds after the final dinner order has been placed.
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Table Top Sponsor - $100 - Table signs with your company logo on each dinner table
Flyer Sponsor - $250 - Your company logo on event promotional emails and upcoming events flyer distributed at dinner meeting
Promotional Item Sponsor - $500 - This sponsorship offers your company logo on a promotional item that will be distributed at the dinner meeting. The item can either be provided by the sponsoring company or CSCE can order an item that is purchased by the company.
Social Hour Sponsor - $1,000 - Your company logo will be included on meeting promotional material and signage recognizing your sponsorship will be displayed at the social hour.
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Donation Opportunities
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