CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546 |
FOR RELEASE: May 12, 2016 |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot |
Commissioner Redeker addresses the crowd before the ribbon-cutting |
District Two Engineer Ken Fargnoli carefully cuts the ribbon |
The project included the complete replacement of the bridge, including abutments on piles, and conventional steel girders with a concrete bridge deck. The existing abutments were preserved and the new abutments were installed behind them and attached with a concrete cap beneath the bridge deck.
Construction began on January 11, 2016, and the road opened 10 days ahead of schedule and within budget. The prime contractor is Arborio Corporation; the project cost is $4.5 million.
In addition to the bridge work, the road and sidewalks were reconstructed. A retaining wall was built on the corner of the intersection along with curved, granite-capped steps leading to the building at 1 Main Street. The retaining wall and abutments were faced with stone and capped with granite. Pilasters were constructed at the ends of the bridge and also were stone-faced and capped with granite. Other streetscape elements were included in the project as well, including items such as granite curbing, cobblestone accents, decorative lighting, benches, bike racks and a decorative crosswalk.