Environmental Documents
Environmental Permits
Structures, Dredging and Fill and Tidal Wetlands and 401 Water Quality Certificate - June 2022
The Connecticut Department of Transportation applied to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) for an updated Structures, Dredging and Fill and Tidal Wetlands and 401 Water Quality Certificate for the WALK Bridge Replacement Project, Permit. No. 201909990-TWSDF. CTDEEP determined that the application was complete and following its sufficiency and technical review, determined that the proposed project complied with the relevant statutes and regulations.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit - March 2023
The Connecticut Department of Transportation applied for a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit for the WALK Bridge replacement project and related activities located in the Norwalk River, near Norwalk,
Connecticut. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers determined that the application was complete and following its sufficiency and technical review, determined that the proposed project complied with the relevant statutes and regulations.
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Bridge Permit - May 2023
The Connecticut Department of Transportation applied to the U.S. Coast Guard for approval of the location and plans for the replacement of the WALK Bridge (No. 04288R AKA the New Haven Line) over a navigable waterway of the United States in March 2022. A final permit was received in May 2023.
NEPA/CEPA Determinations
On April 28, 2022, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the WALK Bridge Replacement project in compliance with NEPA. This follows the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issuing a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the WALK Bridge Replacement project in compliance with NEPA on July 17, 2017.
In accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, an adverse effect exists for the project. FTA and FRA have determined that there are no reasonable and prudent alternatives to using Section 4(f) protected properties. All possible planning has been done to mitigate harm. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was executed, identifying mitigation measures.
Finding of No Significant Impact
- FTA FONSI - Full Document (July 2017)
- FRA FONSI - Signed FONSI Document (April 2022)
- FRA FONSI - Full Document (April 2022)
- FRA Fonsi All Attachments (May 02, 2022)
- Walk Bridge FRA Signed FONSI (May 02, 2022)
Record of Decision
Under the CEPA process, CTDOT submitted a Record of Decision (ROD) to the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management in June 2017. In a letter dated July 6, 2017, OPM determined that the EA/EIE satisfies the requirements of CEPA for this project.
Appendices
- Appendix A: Environmental Assessment/Section 4(f) Evaluation and Environmental Impact Evaluation
- Appendix B: Mitigation Measures and Commitments
- Appendix C: Public Scoping Notice and Agency Comments
- Appendix D: EA/EIE Availability and Public Review Notice
- Appendix E: EA/EIE Review Comments (includes Public Hearing)
- Appendix F: EA/EIE Responses to Comments
- Appendix G: Estimated Costs of Alternatives
The FONSI and the ROD/Determination of Adequacy are also available on the CTDOT's website: www.ct.gov/environmentaldocuments.
Environmental Re-evaluation
Under the NEPA and CEPA process, three environmental re-evaluation consultations were conducted between July 2019 and June 2021.
- Environmental Re-Evaluation Consultation July 2019
- Signed Finding of No Significant Impact (Sept 2019)
- Environmental Re-Evaluation Consultation February 2021
- Signed Finding of No Significant Impact (March 2021)
Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Evaluation for the WALK Bridge Replacement Project
The Federal Transit Administration and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) published the Environmental Assessment/Section 4(f) Evaluation/Environmental Impact Evaluation (EA/EIE) on September 6, 2016. The EA/EIE presents alternatives for replacing the WALK Bridge and an evaluation of the environmental impacts of the alternatives, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA).
The EA/EIE is available for review below and at the Norwalk City Hall Town Clerk’s Office, Norwalk Public Library, East Norwalk Association Library, South Norwalk Branch Library, Connecticut Department of Transportation, and Western Connecticut Council of Governments.
Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Evaluation for the WALK Bridge Replacement Project
Volume 1: Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Evaluation
and Appendix 1
- Cover, Signature Page, Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1 Project Purpose and Need
- Chapter 2 Project Alternatives
- Chapter 3 Environmental Resources, Potential Impacts, and Mitigation
- Chapter 4 Resiliency and Sustainable Design
- Chapter 5 Construction Period Impacts
- Chapter 6 Summary of Resource Commitments
- Chapter 7 Permits, Approvals, and Certifications
- Chapter 8 Public Involvement and Agency Coordination
- Chapter 9 Section 4(f) Evaluation
- Chapter 10 EA/EIE Circulation List
- Chapter 11 Acronyms and Glossary of Terms
- Chapter 12 References
- Appendix 1 - Memorandum of Agreement, Draft
Volume 2: Appendix 2 and Appendix 3
- Appendix 2 - Public Involvement and Agency Coordination
- Appendix 3 - Transportation Improvement Program Listings
Technical Reports
Construction Coordination Plans
A series of Construction Coordination Plans have been developed for the WALK Bridge and associated projects. The plans are subject to modification and are applied through the Contract documents.
These plans are available upon request. For more information, please call 1-833-GO2-WALK (462-9255) or e-mail: info@WALKbridgect.com.