THE CRIBARI BRIDGE
Unless the community unites behind one solution, the Department of Transportation is likely to proceed with a new bridge designed with increased clearance—that would allow eighteen-wheelers to pass through Saugatuck onto Compo and Greens Farms.
TWO URGENT ACTIONS TO TAKE NOW
(1) You MUST comment on the DOT portal.
This is critical because comments are counted and become part of the public record. Numbers will determine our outcome. Here is the link:
You may comment multiple times because the state requires a comment for each issue - and this helps our numbers. Always answer "NOT IN FAVOR" (*A sample comment to use as is or personalize is at the bottom of this page)
Please keep the pressure on. It matters.
Continue sending emails
Encourage neighbors and friends to participate
Share the link and message widely
This community has shown what unity can accomplish. If we stay aligned and focused, we can make this happen!
Thank you for your engagement,
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Link to Change.org petition - Petition For Federal Oversight & Involvement In Cribari Bridge Project
Recent press coverage
Channel 12 News Coverage: "An Existential Threat to the Community"
March 24: 06880Blog - Explaining The Cribari Bridge Process
March 20: 06880Blog - CTDOT Cribari Bridge Hearing: The Public Speaks
March 20: Westport Journal - Westport to CTDOT: No Semis on Cribari Bridge!
March 18: 06880Blog - 4 Groups Seek Consensus; Urge Adaptive Rehabilitation for the Cribari Bridge
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CRIBARI BRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/PROGRAMMATIC SECTION 4(F) EVALUATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT EVALUATION (EA/EIE) - February 2026
*Sample Comment for DOT Portal
I support a solution for the Cribari Bridge that includes a permanent height restriction to prevent semi-trucks from using the bridge and surrounding roads. This is essential for public safety and community protection, including:
1) Protecting pedestrians, children, cyclists, and motorists
This corridor is a heavily used local route, including school bus stops and active pedestrian crossings. Semi-trucks create dangerous blind spots and turning limitations that put young children waiting for or boarding school buses, cyclists, and everyday motorists at risk.
2) Ensuring emergency vehicle access is not delayed
Allowing tractor-trailers on these roads would increase congestion and create obstructions that could delay police, fire, and ambulance response times through Saugatuck.
3) Preventing increased air pollution
Routing heavy truck traffic through this area would significantly increase diesel particulate emissions, negatively impacting air quality and public health in a dense residential community.
A permanent physical height restriction is the only reliable way to ensure navigation systems do not route semi-trucks through Saugatuck.
Please ensure the final design reflects this requirement.