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

FOR RELEASE: September 19, 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 project involves the replacement of the existing bridge carrying West Street over the P&W Railroad.  The existing structure consists of a four-span solid timber bridge that has been determined to be structurally and functionally obsolete.  The existing bridge will be replaced with a 27-foot clear span three-sided precast concrete rigid frame supported on reinforced concrete pedestal walls that are founded on reinforced concrete spread footings.  Water and sewer utilities will be relocated as part of the project.

DOT Project No. 0082-0305 was awarded to Mohawk Northeast, Inc. at a cost of $5,353,840.75 on September 5, 2018 and is scheduled to be completed November 29, 2019.

West Street
Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Saturday & Sunday: 6:00 PM to 10:00 AM

All Other Roadways
Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Saturday & Sunday: 6:00 PM to 10:00 AM

Detour Information
The contractor will be allowed to close West Street and detour traffic for the replacement activities for a duration that shall not exceed eight consecutive months.  A temporary shuttle service for transporting pedestrians and bicyclists around the closed portion of West Street will be provided seven days a week from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM whenever the bridge is closed.