What protections have been put in place to prevent trees and plantings intended to remain from being damaged during construction?
A pre-clearing meeting was held prior to any tree cutting activities. The areas to be cleared were first surveyed and marked according to the project plans seven (7) days prior to removal. A field review was performed by the CT DOT, the Construction Inspection team, the Contractor, and tree wardens from the Towns of Fairfield and Trumbull were invited to attend. This field review was to confirm the trees to be removed and those that were to be protected. Protective fence has been installed for trees identified to remain. Approximately four hundred (400) trees are being protected in this fashion within the construction limits, and can be seen while traveling the Merritt parkway. Selective clearing was performed over an area of approximately 180,000 square feet (4 acres).
