Senate Bill No. 1081 mandates the Commissioners of Economic and Community Development and Transportation to jointly conduct an economic study on the areas surrounding the Mohegan-Pequot Bridge, located in Montville and Preston. The study aims to assess whether the bridge's capacity adequately serves the surrounding areas, considering factors such as traffic flow, potential impacts from nearby development projects (including the Great Wolf Lodge, Preston Riverwalk Project, Thames River Development, and the Preston Incinerator expansion), and the bridge's ability to accommodate loads that cannot traverse the Gold Star Memorial Bridge. The findings and recommendations from this study are required to be submitted to the relevant joint standing committees of the General Assembly by July 1, 2026.

The bill incurs a one-time cost of $1 million in fiscal year 2026, primarily for consulting services needed to complete the study. The Department of Economic and Community Development is expected to lead the study, while the Department of Transportation will provide support using existing resources, as they are already initiating a related transportation corridor study. The bill does not have any municipal impact and is designed to ensure that the economic implications of the Mohegan-Pequot Bridge are thoroughly evaluated.