HomeMy WebLinkAbout25IWC29-New London Tpke - NarrativeDecember 9, 2025
Inland and Wetlands Commission Montville Town Hall Inland Wetlands Commission 310 Norwich-New London Turnpike Uncasville, CT 06382
Re: Town of Montville Inland Wetlands Application - Supporting Documentation Item VII. B. – Narrative
Freeman Companies (Freeman) has prepared this project narrative for the wetland application for the New London
Turnpike Sidewalks & Rehabilitation project. This narrative provides a description of the project work within the
regulated area of the Trading Cove Brook.
Project Overview
The New London Turnpike Sidewalks & Rehabilitation Project involves the installation of a 0.75-mile sidewalk to
complete pedestrian access between Route 82 and Route 32, enhancing safety and roadway conditions along the
corridor.
Work within Upland Review Area
As mentioned, approximately 1,130 LF of work within the roadway is within the upland review area. The work includes the installation of approximately 240 linear feet of 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalks, milling and replacement with 2.5 inches of bituminous pavement in two lifts, and construction of approximately 68 linear feet of new embankment wall. Additional work includes the removal and resetting of approximately 43 linear feet of metal beam rails, replacement of six catch basin tops with ADA-compliant grates, removal of two utility poles, and minor grading and site adjustments as required.
The project includes the resurfacing of the bridge surface only over the brook, with no cut, fill, or removal activities
planned within
the actual watercourse or wetland area. Erosion and sediment controls will be implemented within the project area to
protect drainage inlets and adjacent vegetated areas outside of the project limits. Erosion controls will include silt
sacks for catch basins and double-row silt fencing along downslope areas to protect resource area. All practices will
be in accordance with the 2023 Connecticut Guidelines for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control.
Conclusion
The project provides improvements to pedestrian connectivity and roadway safety while minimizing impacts to upland
and wetland areas. The project work will be limited to within roadway for repaving and minor work for the installation
of sidewalk. The project will utilize soil erosion and sediment controls to limit runoff or debris from migrating to the
wetlands or watercourse areas. Work along the bridge will be contained to the road surface with no impacts to the
bridge structure. The project includes no negative impacts to the adjacent resource areas.