Mystic ― The state Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public information meeting on July 29 at 7 p.m. to outline a project to repair the Mystic River drawbridge.

Registration is required for the meeting, which will take place on Zoom. A question and answer session will immediately following the presentation.

The meeting also will be live-streamed on the CTDOT YouTube channel, and a recording will be immediately posted at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.

“The purpose of the project is to address structural deficiencies and load carrying capacity of the structure, repair and upgrade existing mechanical and electrical systems of the iconic moveable bridge, improve bicycle passage over the steel open grid deck, and rehabilitate the fender system for marine traffic due to corrosion,” Department of Transportation Project Manager Meziane Meziani said in a statement.

Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2026 based on funding, acquisition of rights of way and permit approval, according to the DOT. The estimated construction cost is approximately $3.7 million, with 80% funded by the federal government and 20% with state money.

For instructions on meeting access and ways to provide comments, visit https://portal.ct.gov/dotmystic0058-0343.

People can submit comments and questions by Aug. 12 by emailing DOTProject0058-0343@ct.gov or calling (860) 594-2020 and referencing State Project No. 0058-0343.