Bill > SB01090

This bill directs the Connecticut Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study in collaboration with New York state agencies regarding the potential installation of underground infrastructure beneath the Long Island Sound. Specifically, the study will explore two main aspects: first, the possibility of installing pipes for utility services or fiber-optic wiring, and second, the potential construction of tunnels for motor vehicle transportation. Upon completion of the study, the Department of Transportation is required to report its findings to the General Assembly's joint transportation committee. The bill aims to evaluate the technical, economic, and logistical challenges of creating subaqueous infrastructure connecting Connecticut and New York, which could potentially improve transportation and telecommunications connectivity between the two states. By mandating this feasibility study, the legislation seeks to gather critical information about the viability of such an ambitious infrastructure project without committing to actual construction.