CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546

FOR RELEASE: October 25, 2018

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062 FAX: (860) 594-3065 WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the replacement of Bridge  02968, Route 49 over Pendleton Hill Brook in North Stonington will begin on November 26, 2018.  

The project is necessary to correct the structural deficiencies of the existing bridge which is in fair condition.  Additionally, the existing bridge is functionally-obsolete and is considered hydraulically inadequate. 

Bridge work includes the replacement of the existing structure with a new 30-foot clear span bridge which will consist of pre-stressed concrete deck units founded on micro-pile supported precast abutments.  Cast-in-place concrete wing walls and bridge parapets will also be constructed.    

The project also involves roadway improvements at Route 49 including new bituminous concrete pavement at the approaches to the bridge, metal beam rail installation, the application of pavement markings and new signing.    

The contract was awarded to Mattern Construction, Inc. of Sprague, Connecticut at a cost of $1,170,246.25 on October 12, 2018, and is scheduled to be completed in October 2019. 

LANE CLOSURE INFO-
Traffic may experience delays Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 A.M.; and on Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 A.M. 

A Route 49 closure and detour will be implemented for a maximum of eight weeks tentatively scheduled from June 24, 2019, through August 18, 2019.  A press release will be issued providing the approximate start date and the associated detour route to guide vehicular traffic around the project site.

Motorists are urged to obey the posted speed limit and to proceed with caution through this and all other construction work zones.